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CONDOLENCES TO RIP
ABQ members
David Kanter
Bob, I am truly shocked. I knew he was somewhat disabled but I hadn't kept in touch enough to know the extent of it. I will appreciate knowing of any arrangements that are planned. As you know I have been staying in Massachusetts but will be sure to appropriately connect with his family, I know how deeply this must affect Dave. All who knew Rip in his special musical world will be saddened because of his wonderful character and his dedication to what we all did together for a time. He was a fierce proponent of his art and it was a pleasure to play with him.
Wayne Wells
Bob, I’m so terribly sorry to hear about Rip. Despite his long illness I am still a bit shocked at losing my old section mate. And despite being radically different personalities (an understatement), Rip and I had a remarkable blend and unity of purpose and style.
Tim Beck
Thanks for informing me. Very sad, but I’m glad we could spend so many evenings together at his cozy place on the water. I’ll write to Ellen later. Do you know if Anne and Christoph are still there ? Thanks again, Tim
Marc Guy
I have wonderful memories of being with Rip. I loved playing the dall'Abacco trio with him, and remember his soulful playing on the Carter and Dahl quintets. I so completely treasure having played so many of the renaissance and baroque pieces that were in Rip's manuscript from his forays at the Library of Congress. He was old school. Highly principled. I learned a lot from him. So sad to learn of his passing. Yes, such a big loss. Dave and Rip were really brothers, and you spent decades with them, too. I feel for all of you; Ellen, of course, and that little Annie who Rip loved so much. Rip had such a sense of style -- such a generous, elegant sweep to him. Something a little theatrical and Dickensian there, but also genuine and heartfelt. I can still hear his closing Bach speeches...I hope I will have them with me for some time to come.
I have nice memories of getting calzones with him in New York, of volleyball in the summers, and I remember something about spreading the fresh concrete in the new garage. He seemed to know how to do everything. There are so many little cartoon moments. The fromage blanc he ordered as dessert in Vichy that we all laughed about because it looked like a bowl of sour cream -- he said it was delicious. And the puny little white asparagus he ordered somewhere in Germany that he was very satisfied with though they were incredibly modest in every way as they sat there on a big plate. I could go on. Shrimp and bread with mayo and lemons in the hotel room in Oslo.
Know that I feel the pain, too. You all even more, I know; I was just a snapshot but it was a powerful shaping time for me and Rip was so very much a part of it.
Other brass quintet members
Michael Powell (American BQ)
Deepest condolences to you and to all who befriended Rip.
Ed Goldstein (Brass Menagerie)
So sorry to hear. Rip was one of the sweetest guys...
Chuck Olsen (Brass Menagerie, ABQ sub)
So sorry to hear Bob. Salt of the earth, sweet and inspirational. More integrity in his baby toe than most of us could ever wish for. An artist to his core.
Bernice Schwartz (Tower Brass Quintet)
So sorry to hear this sad news. On behalf of Tower Brass, please accept our deep condolences on the passing of this monumental man. We were honored to know him and privileged to perform with him. We have such fond memories of our time with all of you. Thinking of Ellen, Annie, and all of you.
Brian Bushong (Tower Brass Quintet)
I always loved listening to Rip - his playing and his kind encouragement. He will be missed. Condolences to you and his family and friends.
Carl Rowe (Bowie Brass Quintet)
So sorry to hear. RIP, Rip. He was a kindred spirit.
Jay Krush (Chestnut Brass Company)
I am so sorry to hear this. I always admired his playing and it was a pleasure to meet him on the occasions that our paths crossed. All condolences to his family and to his colleagues.
Bruce Barrie (Chestnut Brass Company)
Deepest sympathy
Jim Ryon (Chesapeake Brass Quintet)
Rip was a gentle soul and an outstanding musician. So sorry to learn of his leaving us.
Jared Denhard (Lexington Brass Quintet)
So sorry to hear this. What a wonderful guy.
Composers and collaborators
Allen Molineux
Sad to hear. Robert was the ABQ member that would contact me with letters and programs regarding my piece "Encounter". I probably have one or more of them in a storage box.
Tom Alonso
So sad to hear this. I am so sorry to hear this, Bob. He was so supportive when I was working with you and such an incredible player. The sheer power in his sound was amazing! He made me feel so welcome when we worked together (as you all did). Rest in peace dear Rip.
Greg Pascuzzi
Bob, I've just seen what you wrote about Rip's passing. Very sorry to see that. Please pass on our condolences to his family.
Heidi Lehwalder
I am SO sorry to hear about the passing of wonderful, wonderful Rip!! My memories of him are of a very kind and gentle person whose presence added so much to the quintet just by who he was, not to mention his beautiful musicianship!! My thoughts and prayers go to his family and to all his dearest friends, of which I am sure he had many!
With my love, Heidi
Former students coached by ABQ
Heidi Oros (Farbstein)
What a loss. He had such a warm soul. May your memories be a comfort to you. His loving spirit touched so many people
Leslie Wharton
So sorry to hear this. I have so many good memories of ABQ and all its members.
Peter Perry
So sad to hear this. He was the best and a great early mentor for me. My deepest condolences to you Bob, the rest of the brass, and Rip's family.
Tony Valerio
So sorry to hear of Rip’s passing. His legacy lives on with all the brass players and audiences ABQ touched over so many years.
Ramona Galey
He was one of a kind, a beautiful spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steven Gulas
Omg, this is sad, Rip was a template of a musician and a friend.
Marshall White
So very sorry Bob. Such a gentle soul.
Other brass players
Jim Olin (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
So sorry to hear of Rip’s passing. Thanks to everyone for your poignant remembrances.
Mary Bisson (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
Oh I am so sad to know this. Rip was a wonderful musician and beautiful soul. RIP dear friend.
Rodney Hudson (Trombone-U. o Wisc. LaCrosse)
What a wonderful person/musician. RIP
Ken Bell (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
So sorry to hear this, Bob
Lori Salimando (USNA Band)
RIP Rip ♡ always loved hearing you play and meeting you. Ray Sprenkle's 3 Sketches will always be one of my favorites.
Other friends
Scott Sharnetzka
So sorry to hear! Scott
Alexandra Pantos
So very sorry Bob. Such a gentle soul.
Becky Byrd
Bob, so sorry to hear of Rip's passing.
Ros Rice
Oh Bob, what a loss you must be feeling. Thank you.
Lacey Robinson
Oh, Bob - I’m so sorry to hear that sad news. What a gentle, kind, patient man - with a genuine smile and SO much talent. My heart grieves for you ABQ guys, his friends and especially his family. Rest In Peace, Rip.
Carole Bender
I'm so sorry to hear this about Rip. My deepest sympathies!
David Roberts
A gentleman, scholar, and an incredible musician and friend.
Others registering condolences who knew Rip in various ways
Marcia Cinato (formerly Beck)
Sherry LaBar
Roy Lewis
Randy Harrison
Jon Mathis
Jim Wharton
Sheldon Bair
Stan Modjesky
Carrie Work
Jack Tilbury
Elisa Koehler
Jim Shrake
George Perry
Justin Nurin
CONDOLENCES TO RIP
ABQ members
David Kanter
Bob, I am truly shocked. I knew he was somewhat disabled but I hadn't kept in touch enough to know the extent of it. I will appreciate knowing of any arrangements that are planned. As you know I have been staying in Massachusetts but will be sure to appropriately connect with his family, I know how deeply this must affect Dave. All who knew Rip in his special musical world will be saddened because of his wonderful character and his dedication to what we all did together for a time. He was a fierce proponent of his art and it was a pleasure to play with him.
Wayne Wells
Bob, I’m so terribly sorry to hear about Rip. Despite his long illness I am still a bit shocked at losing my old section mate. And despite being radically different personalities (an understatement), Rip and I had a remarkable blend and unity of purpose and style.
Tim Beck
Thanks for informing me. Very sad, but I’m glad we could spend so many evenings together at his cozy place on the water. I’ll write to Ellen later. Do you know if Anne and Christoph are still there ? Thanks again, Tim
Marc Guy
I have wonderful memories of being with Rip. I loved playing the dall'Abacco trio with him, and remember his soulful playing on the Carter and Dahl quintets. I so completely treasure having played so many of the renaissance and baroque pieces that were in Rip's manuscript from his forays at the Library of Congress. He was old school. Highly principled. I learned a lot from him. So sad to learn of his passing. Yes, such a big loss. Dave and Rip were really brothers, and you spent decades with them, too. I feel for all of you; Ellen, of course, and that little Annie who Rip loved so much. Rip had such a sense of style -- such a generous, elegant sweep to him. Something a little theatrical and Dickensian there, but also genuine and heartfelt. I can still hear his closing Bach speeches...I hope I will have them with me for some time to come.
I have nice memories of getting calzones with him in New York, of volleyball in the summers, and I remember something about spreading the fresh concrete in the new garage. He seemed to know how to do everything. There are so many little cartoon moments. The fromage blanc he ordered as dessert in Vichy that we all laughed about because it looked like a bowl of sour cream -- he said it was delicious. And the puny little white asparagus he ordered somewhere in Germany that he was very satisfied with though they were incredibly modest in every way as they sat there on a big plate. I could go on. Shrimp and bread with mayo and lemons in the hotel room in Oslo.
Know that I feel the pain, too. You all even more, I know; I was just a snapshot but it was a powerful shaping time for me and Rip was so very much a part of it.
Other brass quintet members
Michael Powell (American BQ)
Deepest condolences to you and to all who befriended Rip.
Ed Goldstein (Brass Menagerie)
So sorry to hear. Rip was one of the sweetest guys...
Chuck Olsen (Brass Menagerie, ABQ sub)
So sorry to hear Bob. Salt of the earth, sweet and inspirational. More integrity in his baby toe than most of us could ever wish for. An artist to his core.
Bernice Schwartz (Tower Brass Quintet)
So sorry to hear this sad news. On behalf of Tower Brass, please accept our deep condolences on the passing of this monumental man. We were honored to know him and privileged to perform with him. We have such fond memories of our time with all of you. Thinking of Ellen, Annie, and all of you.
Brian Bushong (Tower Brass Quintet)
I always loved listening to Rip - his playing and his kind encouragement. He will be missed. Condolences to you and his family and friends.
Carl Rowe (Bowie Brass Quintet)
So sorry to hear. RIP, Rip. He was a kindred spirit.
Jay Krush (Chestnut Brass Company)
I am so sorry to hear this. I always admired his playing and it was a pleasure to meet him on the occasions that our paths crossed. All condolences to his family and to his colleagues.
Bruce Barrie (Chestnut Brass Company)
Deepest sympathy
Jim Ryon (Chesapeake Brass Quintet)
Rip was a gentle soul and an outstanding musician. So sorry to learn of his leaving us.
Jared Denhard (Lexington Brass Quintet)
So sorry to hear this. What a wonderful guy.
Composers and collaborators
Allen Molineux
Sad to hear. Robert was the ABQ member that would contact me with letters and programs regarding my piece "Encounter". I probably have one or more of them in a storage box.
Tom Alonso
So sad to hear this. I am so sorry to hear this, Bob. He was so supportive when I was working with you and such an incredible player. The sheer power in his sound was amazing! He made me feel so welcome when we worked together (as you all did). Rest in peace dear Rip.
Greg Pascuzzi
Bob, I've just seen what you wrote about Rip's passing. Very sorry to see that. Please pass on our condolences to his family.
Heidi Lehwalder
I am SO sorry to hear about the passing of wonderful, wonderful Rip!! My memories of him are of a very kind and gentle person whose presence added so much to the quintet just by who he was, not to mention his beautiful musicianship!! My thoughts and prayers go to his family and to all his dearest friends, of which I am sure he had many!
With my love, Heidi
Former students coached by ABQ
Heidi Oros (Farbstein)
What a loss. He had such a warm soul. May your memories be a comfort to you. His loving spirit touched so many people
Leslie Wharton
So sorry to hear this. I have so many good memories of ABQ and all its members.
Peter Perry
So sad to hear this. He was the best and a great early mentor for me. My deepest condolences to you Bob, the rest of the brass, and Rip's family.
Tony Valerio
So sorry to hear of Rip’s passing. His legacy lives on with all the brass players and audiences ABQ touched over so many years.
Ramona Galey
He was one of a kind, a beautiful spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steven Gulas
Omg, this is sad, Rip was a template of a musician and a friend.
Marshall White
So very sorry Bob. Such a gentle soul.
Other brass players
Jim Olin (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
So sorry to hear of Rip’s passing. Thanks to everyone for your poignant remembrances.
Mary Bisson (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
Oh I am so sad to know this. Rip was a wonderful musician and beautiful soul. RIP dear friend.
Rodney Hudson (Trombone-U. o Wisc. LaCrosse)
What a wonderful person/musician. RIP
Ken Bell (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
So sorry to hear this, Bob
Lori Salimando (USNA Band)
RIP Rip ♡ always loved hearing you play and meeting you. Ray Sprenkle's 3 Sketches will always be one of my favorites.
Other friends
Scott Sharnetzka
So sorry to hear! Scott
Alexandra Pantos
So very sorry Bob. Such a gentle soul.
Becky Byrd
Bob, so sorry to hear of Rip's passing.
Ros Rice
Oh Bob, what a loss you must be feeling. Thank you.
Lacey Robinson
Oh, Bob - I’m so sorry to hear that sad news. What a gentle, kind, patient man - with a genuine smile and SO much talent. My heart grieves for you ABQ guys, his friends and especially his family. Rest In Peace, Rip.
Carole Bender
I'm so sorry to hear this about Rip. My deepest sympathies!
David Roberts
A gentleman, scholar, and an incredible musician and friend.
Others registering condolences who knew Rip in various ways
Marcia Cinato (formerly Beck)
Sherry LaBar
Roy Lewis
Randy Harrison
Jon Mathis
Jim Wharton
Sheldon Bair
Stan Modjesky
Carrie Work
Jack Tilbury
Elisa Koehler
Jim Shrake
George Perry
Justin Nurin