In Memoriam: Neil A. Kjos, Jr.
From the Kjos Music Company Website:
Neil was a tireless supporter of both music education and the arts. He served on the Midwest Clinic Board of Directors (co-founded by his father)from 1968 – 1998, and received its “Music Industry Award” in 1994. He wasan Honorary Associate Member of the American Bandmasters Association, and generously supported arts organizations in his hometown of San Diego including the San Diego Symphony, the San Diego Opera, the Old Globe Theater, and La Jolla Playhouse among others.
Neil passed away on November 23 after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife Barbara, sons Mark and Tim, daughter-in-laws Kelly and Elise, and grandchildren Annika, Patrik, Ethan,and Finn. The family plans a small private service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity.
Posted: November 28, 2009 | PermaLink
In the News • November 1, 2010
Trailer for the film “El Sistema,” a documentary about the nation-wide, government funded, music education program in Venezuela….specifically in one of the poorest and dangerous areas in Caracas. My favorite quote of the trailer: “It was my first day in the Chamber Orchestra, so I wanted to be early. But I got shot in the leg, so I couldn’t go. I started to cry because…It wasn’t the pain in my leg. What really hurt was that I couldn’t be in the orchestra that day.” Just released on Amazon this week.
- More stuff from the world of music on the web:
- Google makes changes to searches involving music [CNN]
- A letter from Beethoven to his brothers to be opened after his death [Letters of Note]
- And, thanks to Sue for this link: Precision is instrumental for Allen High’s 638-member band [Dallas News]
Posted: November 1, 2009 | PermaLink