Leonard Etienne De Paur (November 18, 1914 -- November 7, 1998) was an American composer, choral director, and arts administrator from Jersey City, New Jersey.
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He directed the De Paur Infantry Chorus during World War II, which toured globally and brought African American choral music to international audiences, and later served in arts administration at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
His work bridged military service, Black cultural expression, and institutional arts leadership across a career spanning six decades.
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- Wikipedia — Leonard De Paur — link
- Archive research: The Jersey City Sound, 2026
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