He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the New England School of Law for his outstanding contributions to the musical life of the city of Boston .
He was honored with the New England Conservatory Outstanding Alumni Award from his alma mater .
He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the New England School of Law for his outstanding contributions to the musical life of the city of Boston and he was honored with the New England Conservatory Outstanding Alumni Award from his alma mater .