Peter J. Wilhousky
13 July 1902
4 January 1978 (aged 75)
Director of music in New York City schools and conductor of the New York All-City High School Chorus
English language setting of "Carol of the Bells"; arrangement of "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Former students[edit]
As a choral director in New York City, he influenced the future careers of musician Julius La Rosa and scientist Stephen Jay Gould.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Wilhousky passed away in 1978 on January 4th at the age of 75, from cancer at Norwalk Hospital. Wilhousky Street in Manville, New Jersey is named after him.[9]