Biography
Browning first came to Pittsburg State University (PSU) in 1941 and studied music. His musical career was interrupted during World War II and he spent three years in Army Special Services with General George Patton’s 3rd Army Division.
Following military service, Browning desired to study with conductor Hans Levy Heniot who was close to Godowsky and who had recently come to Chicago following several years as music director of the Utah Symphony Orchestra.At American Conservatory he earned a Masters Degree in Musical Performance. Following receipt of his masters degree, he continued to teach at the American Conservatory for 32 years. During this period he maintained close affiliation with Juilliard’s Adele Marcus and many other prominent pedagogues.
Subsequent to his tenure at American Conservatory of Music, Browning was on faculty at Sherwood Conservatory and the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University. His studio was at the Fine Arts Building (Chicago).
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