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Proschowski, Frantz James Edward
Teacher. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 29, 1868; son of Antonio and Cecilia (Coriet) Proschowski; education: Borgerdyd School, Copenhagen; student Athenaeum School, Chicago, and Art Inst., Chicago; studied music under Devin Duvivier, of Royal Acad., of London, Chicago Music College, and under Jean (de Reszke and Jules Algier, Paris. Came to U.S. in 1886; began a concert tour of U.S. In 1898; teacher in Paris, Milan, Berlin, returned to U.S., 1919, and founded School of Singing in Chicago, 1921; conducted School of Singing, New York City, 1923-1930; appointed head of vocal department, Chicago Musical College, June 23, 1930; vocal adviser to Amelita Galli-Curci, 1923-1925; coach of German and English songs for Toti Schipa. Author: "The Art of Singing by Cause and Effect," 1919; "The Way to Sing," 1923; "The Beginners Book," 1927; "Inventor of Laryngoscope," 1912. Home: 200 W. 57th St., New York City.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

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