Meet Clyde Bassett, 2025 Dream Big Award Winner

Clyde Bassett joined Quincy Senior High in 1989, directing both the school orchestra and the Quincy Symphony Orchestra until his passing in 2005. A passionate educator, he revitalized the string program and inspired countless students with his love of performance. Bassett’s gift for connecting school and community musicians-built bridges that enriched Quincy’s cultural life and left a lasting legacy.