Background
Hill, Charles Lester was born on June 11, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Clarence Cecil and Clydess Dorothy (Miller) Hill.
Hill, Charles Lester was born on June 11, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Clarence Cecil and Clydess Dorothy (Miller) Hill.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Instrumental Music, Wayne State University, 1963. Master of Science in Education, Instrumental Music, Wayne State University, 1970.
Trombonist, baritone horn player John P. Considine Concert Band, Detroit, 1962-1981. Instructor Clintondale Public Schools, Mount Clemens, Michigan, 1963-1964. File clerk Federal Housing Administration, Detroit, 1965-1966.
Pianist Rodgers Academy Performing Arts, 1972-1981, Johnnie Trafton Orchestra, Detroit, 1977-1981, Bob Hopkins Orchestra, Detroit, since 1981, Detroit Music Company, since 1985. Instructor Detroit Public Schools, since 1968.
Served with United States Army, 1966-1968. Fellow National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Detroit Federation Teachers, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Member Founders Society Detroit Institute Arts (associate), Detroit Federation Musicians, American Federation Musicians, National Association Jazz Educators, Smithsonian Institute, Detroit Urban League, Wayne State University Alumni Association, Cass Technology Alumni Association Clubs: Cass Association (Detroit).