Paul C. Herfurth

Clarence Paul Herfurth (1893–1988) was an American music educator, arranger, and author best known as the first author of the widely used "Tune a Day" instructional music books. He began violin studies at age seven, studied at the New England Conservatory of Music, and later helped establish New Jersey’s first full instrumental music program.

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