SUDBURY VALLEY
NEW HORIZONS MUSIC

Remembering...

Our members who have passed from this world
have left us with many memories, musical and otherwise.

BORIS LEVY, Violin - died February 15, 2026

Boris came back to his violin when he was 87 years old, after 70 years not playing. He played up until a few months before he died at age 98 -- a great example of, "It is never too late!" Boris was a kind and friendly person who cared about others. He worked hard at his music, determined, but also cheerful and positive, even to learning how to manipulate the computer to record and send in his part for our virtual performances during COVID.

Boris at SVNHM Concert, Dec. 7, 2019

Boris recording his part in our virtual performance of themes from Brandenburg Concerto no. 3, movement 1, by Johann Sebastian Bach.

CAROLYN LEE, Flute - died September 9, 2024

Carolyn joined SVNHM during the COVID lockdown time when her regular band, Maynard Community Band,
was on hiatus. For a few years after COVID she played in both Maynard and SVNHM,
even though they rehearsed on the same nights! Carolyn was a great musician and friend and
usually ended up as a leader in whatever she joined!

Carolyn practicing for one of our virtual performances.

Carolyn in concert with the Maynard Community Band.

MARCIA ANDERSON, Violin - died January 10, 2024

Marcia joined the SVNHM violin section in its very first year, fall 2010, and was with us for 14 years; she was planning on playing this January as well. She was a gentle and caring person and a friend of many. She was a person who just kept trying and worked on learning new things, such as how to record herself for our virtual performances during the COVID lockdown time.

Marcia Playing

Marcia playing in a string quartet at our "Non-Master Class", February 19, 2020.

In Virtual Performance

From her living room, Marcia recorded her part for our virtual performance of a Mozart German Dance.

JOHN PAUPLIS, Cello - died May 10, 2023

John started taking cello lessons when he was 80 years old and began playing with us two and a half years later, in 2011. He was a member of our cello section for 9 years until COVID hit and we went virtual. His willingness to try new things and to keep on plugging was admired by all! He was a member of our SVNHM Nonagenarian Society.

John Playing

John warming up before December 2013 concert

In Concert

John playing in concert in 2017

MARY LOU ABBOTT, Clarinet - died May 5, 2023 in Florida winter home

Mary Lou joined SVNHM in 2008. Later in her life, she alternated her playing experiences between Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music (early fall and spring) and Venice, Florida (winter!). She was loved for her"terrifically positive and energetic force" and was always one of the first people to welcome new members.
Mary Lou was 89 years young and very active.

Judy Playing

Mary Lou (with pink blouse) at New England Adult Music Camp

In Band Concert

Mary Lou (middle) at SVNHM night at Ryles Jazz Club

JUDY PINSKER, Flute - died December 23, 2018

Judy was a member of our SVNHM flute section from January 2009 through May 2014.
She is remembered for her kindness, gentle sense of humor and caring about others; she was always
up for something new and challenged herself to do her best.

Judy Playing

Judy during a performance.

In Band Concert

Judy (center)playing with her six-person quartet

JAY PIVOR, Alto Sax - died August 25, 2017

Jay was one of our founding members when we started in January 2008,
and was part of the original planning committee.
He was loved by all for his leadership and his caring mentorship of our novice players.
When some members wanted to play jazz, Jay stepped forward to lead the group.

HUGH CHANDLER, Clarinet - died February 9, 2017

Hugh was one of our founding members when we started in January 2008.
He brought a great sense of humor and camaraderie to our clarinet section.

Fall 2016

(Error - the above picture was taken in Nov. 2016)

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