We had a very well liked and competent band teacher here for many years. When he came to this area he directed the band program in one of the nearby towns. The the local college started music program and he began teaching at the college. He started symphonic winds where locals played with the students. When I volunteered for front of house in the College Arts center I never missed a symphonic winds concert.
Very unfortunately he was killed in a motor cycle accident when he ran into a car.
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There was a baton in his right hand but vandals kept on stealing it.
Most of us won't be remembered by many and not for very long either.
ReplyDeleteMy sister passed away 72 years ago in 1953. There are fewer and fewer people who remember her.
DeleteNice tribute with the statue. My high school band director was worth a statue, but it's in all of his students' hearts. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteBand teachers are special.
DeleteWhat a sad ending to a productive and inspiring life.
ReplyDeleteThe community felt the loss.
DeleteGreat looking statue, it is a shame vandals are stealing the baton.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a wonderful week.
They had not attached the baton . It just fit in a hole.
DeleteOh my such a tragic end and then for someone to steal his baton...that is sad:(
ReplyDeleteHe was a very energetic and lively man to motor cycles were in his blood.
DeleteBut you never mentioned his name! Sounds like he had a good influence on many musicians there.
ReplyDeleteI did not have permission from the family even though he as a very public figure.
DeleteI was curious who the guy was. Here’s a little bit from Mr Google for those others who may be curious: “The late Keith Mann, an internationally acclaimed music director, is shown here in the moment just before a concert. His hands are raised. A hush is falling over the audience. During Mann's 40-year career he conducted the Red Deer Royals Marching Show Band and Red Deer College Symphonic Winds.” PS Hi Ellen! 😊
ReplyDeleteHe had talent and energy to burn. I didn't use his name as I didn't have permission even though he was a very public person.
DeleteThanks, John! :)
Deleteawful vandals so disrespctful
ReplyDeleteSadly they put the statue in a dark area.
DeleteThat's sad that vandals feel the need to steal the baton.
ReplyDeleteHe looks a bit like all the teachers I liked the best.
ReplyDeleteA pity he died before we would have liked.
Disappointing that people can't simply leave things be. AC is right. Memories of me will not last much after my last breath...unless of course the cats make a statue.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sad that he died like that. It's great a statue was built for him. But goodness! They steal his baton. Why?
ReplyDeleteI loved this story though it has sad ending 😞
ReplyDeleteYou attended all of his music classes dear Red and you will never forget him 🥹
This is nice gesture that authorities made his statue to give him tribute ☺️
My elder brother died when I was six or seven hardly.if my mom would have not cried for him throughout her life specially front of us we would’ve been able to remember him so clearly 🙏