A Musical Offering
to honor the memory of
James Fowler Meyers
(June 7, 1947 — January 23, 2010)
Ludwig Hall, Kent State University
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Prelude by the KSU Undergraduate Brass Quintet
Michael Chunn & Brian Riozzo, trumpets, Emily Lenart, horn
Eric Johnston, trombone & Jacob Fagan, tuba
Rhapsody (1952) — Wilson Osborne
David DeBolt, bassoon
Welcome by Denise Seachrist, interim director, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music
Remembrances by George Faddoul, colleague & friend & Moshe Amitay, professor emeritus of cello
Andantino (Quartet in g, op. 10) –Debussy
Nexus String Quartet
Eric Chin & Angela Oh, violins, Daniel Jang, viola & Charles Akert, cello
Remembrance by Carol Stafinsky, colleague & friend
Andante (Sonata in f, op. 120, no. 2) — Brahms
Dennis Nygren, clarinet & Jerry Wong, piano
Remembrances by Frank Wiley, composer, New Music Ensemble Director, and Vance George, conductor emeritus, San Francisco Symphony Chorus
The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring (Mikado) –Gilbert & Sullivan
Timothy Culver, tenor & Jerry Wong, piano
Remembrances by Wayne Gorder, director of bands, and Chas Baker, Jazz Studies
Kumbaya –African American Spiritual arr. Paul Sjoland
The KSU Women’s Chorus, Kerry Glann, director
Sicut cervus desiderat –Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Ride on, King Jesus –African American Spiritual arr. Parker/Shaw
The KSU Chorale, Scott MacPherson, director
Remembrances by Jessica Stover, student & Blaine Vesley, piano technician
Sarabande & Bourrée (Suite No. 3) –J.S. Bach
Charles Akert, cello
A reception follows in the lobby.
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3 comments
February 13, 2010 at 2:04 am
Jean Zarzour
I am heart-broken to hear of the passing of James Meyers. James was one of my prized Voice Over students over a year ago. Not only did he do an amazing job behind the mic, I was also moved by his passion for creating radio drama in the style of those grand, 1940 radio days.
He brought his portable recording equipment to class one day and recording sound affects and crowd noises with me and his classmates. We had a ball and were equally entertained by his final product. We’ve lost a true artist, arts enthusiast and gentleman. I’ll treasure his memory.
If anyone is interested, you can hear a sample of James voice over work that he did at a recording studio as part of his training with me. I think you’ll agree. He had a gift. A tribute to him with his radio spot will be at http://findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com
February 13, 2010 at 3:27 am
Patricia Noonan Knox
God bless you all. This is a beautiful program that Jim, in his modesty, would be overjoyed to know was performed for him. You do him great honor. How I wish I could be there with you all. It would be wonderful if we Friends of Jim could all keep in touch. patricianchristian@yahoo.com
March 12, 2010 at 12:51 am
Barbara Mattox
It was a blessing to have known Jim. I will always cherish the memory of his gentle spirit, his smile, and very pleasant memories of a performance that we did together. He will be missed! This musical offering is a fitting gesture to a fine friend and musician.