He also began teaching music at a Harlem church upon his arrival in New York .
He moved to New York City in 1968 , and in addition to continuing his education at the Manhattan School of Music started to perform as a tenor with the New York Philharmonic .
He also began teaching music at a Harlem church upon his arrival in New York City   .
He moved to New York City in 1968 , and in addition to continuing his education at the Manhattan School of Music started to perform as a tenor with the New York Philharmonic .