Introduction
Today Camden has its Creative Arts High School, the current chapter in a long history of musical instruction in the city. Our town has produced more than a few musicians who have gone on to fame and fortune, as well as dancers, comedians, and actors. On this page we will note some of the many fine musical instructors who blessed the city over the years. Countless students received lessons from the likes of Clarence Fuhrman, Albert Berul, Frank Oppecker, and T. Carroll O’Brien.
While those listed below all taught privately, I would be remiss in not noting Lucy Dean Wilson, who taught music at Camden High School for 37 years, from 1896 through 1933.
Music Instructors of Camden
Camden Courier-Post —
Music instructors of Camden. — Camden Courier-Post, January 27, 1928.
Reba Barnes Hall — 1456 Bradley Avenue
Frank B. Oppecker — 451 Carteret Street
Eugene Engel
R.A. Gabriele
Joseph Rasco
Howard Cook
Brower Conservatory
Alfred Richter
Clarence Fuhrman
Camden Courier-Post —
Clarence Fuhrman. — Camden Courier-Post, February 17, 1928.
Albert Berul
Camden Courier-Post —
Albert Berul. — Camden Courier-Post, October 2, 1936.