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Person
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Vogt, Augustus Stephen
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Dates of existence
1861-1926
History
Augustus Stephen Vogt was a Canadian choral conductor, teacher, organist, and teacher, born in Washington, Canada West. He is known for founding the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. He was also the principal of the Toronto Conservatory of Music (appointed in 1913) and served as dean of the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto from 1918 until his death on September 17, 1926.