Background
Kruger, Harry was born on July 20, 1929 in Atlanta. Son of Isaac and Sarah Kruger.
Kruger, Harry was born on July 20, 1929 in Atlanta. Son of Isaac and Sarah Kruger.
Bachelor of Music, New England Conservatory, Boston, 1953. Master of Music, New England Conservatory, Boston, 1955. Mus D, LaGrange College, Georgia, 1991.
Conductor Arlington Symphony, Massachusetts, 1952—1953. Assistant conductor Atlanta Symphony, 1955—1961. Director orchestral activities Bowling Green State University, Ohio, 1961—1965.
Conductor Columbus Symphony, Georgia, 1965—1987, Macon Symphony, 1977—1983. Conductor, director music LaGrange Symphony, 1989—2001, conductor emeritus, since 2001. Retired professor music Columbus State University.
Guest conductor Atlanta Symphony, 1983, 96, Birmingham Symphony, Alabama, 1974, Tupelo Symphony, Mississippi, 1978, 79.
Conductor Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, 1956—1961, Atlanta Community Orchestra, 1957—1961, Southern Ballet Orchestra, Atlanta, 1958—1961, Toledo Orchestra, 1961—1965. Member of American Symphony Orchestra League, Music Educators National Conference, Georgia Music Educators Association (conductor annual conventions).
Married Natalie Elizabeth Wyatt, August 21, 1957. Children: Rebecca, Anna, William.