Karl Hampton Porter

Orchestra musical director, conductor. Born on April 25, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Passed away in NYC June 9, 2017. Son of Reginald and Naomi Arzetta (Mitchell) Porter. Student, Carnegie-Mellon U., 1957-1960; student, Peabody Conservatory, 1960-1962; student, Juilliard School Music, 1962-1963; student, Domaine School Condrs., 1961-1963; student, American Symphony Orchestra League, Tanglewood, 1962-1972; student Political Science, Fordham University, 1978; student Business Computer Training, State University of New York, 1986; Bachelor, John Hopkins University, 1987. Judge for Congress of Strings, BMI Composers Competition, 1970-1974. Instructor theory Mount Morris Park, 1969-1973. Instructor woodwind Long Island Institute Music, 1969-1975, University Denver, 1963-1964, College New Rochelle, 1980. Teacher of bassoon Newark Community Arts Center, 1969-1971. Instructor of music New York City Technology College, 1972-1990. President Finale Productions. Member national advisory board Dance Theatre of Harlem, Air Force Association, Mental Health Association. Board of directors Empire Trust. Honorary board of directors Sickle Cell, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Performing arts coordinator Afro-Academy Cultural Technology Science Olympics. Consultant New York State Council Arts. Director Indiana Community Center, since 1993. Field operations supervisor. United States Bureau Census. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Society Literature and Arts, New York State Association Junior Colleges, American Symphony Orchestra League, Performing Arts Association New York, Society Black Composers, National Society Symphony Conductors Clubs: The Bohemians.