Noah Greenberg was an American choral conductor born in 1919. Before transitioning to a music career, Greenberg worked as a lathe operator and a political activist. Their first recording, the album We Work - We Sing (1950), was performed with the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union choir. In 1952, Greenberg founded the ensemble New York Pro Musica. The group achieved recognition for the 1958 production of the liturgical drama The Play of Daniel, which helped launch the career of countertenor Russell Oberlin. This performance led to a government-funded European tour in 1960. Their discography includes the albums The Music of Salamone Rossi (1957) and Madrigaux (1960). Greenberg passed away in 1966. The Noah Greenberg Award was established posthumously in his honor.
