James Hamilton Howe
James Hamilton Howe (November 14, 1856, – April 12, 1934) was an American pianist, composer, conductor, and academic. Howe was the first dean of the Music School at DePauw University. He was instrumental in creating Alpha Chi Omega collegiate women's fraternity, one of the first Greek letter organizations for women in the United States.
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| Born | November 14, 1856 |
| Died | April 12, 1934 (aged 77) Seattle, Washington, US |
| Burial place | Harmony Cemetery, Boxford, Massaschusetts |
| Alma mater | College of Music, Boston University, 1882 |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, conductor, composer, academic |
| Employer | DePauw University |
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Howe was the conductor of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and director of numerous oratorio societies in San Francisco and Seattle. He was also a composer of music for the piano, organ, orchestra, and vocals.
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