Maestro James Jorgenson, founder of the Gordon Symphony Orchestra, ***passed away on December 28 at the age of 77|http://www.gordon.edu/media/jorgenson.htm***.
I spent three years at Gordon under the direction of the Maestro. I will remember him as a kind, creative, slightly kooky individual who was always loved by his students. There was something about that Wisconsin accent, and the way he always pronounced “sorry” as “soar-ree”.
May you continue making music in heaven!
Wow! I didn’t know that he died! How sad. I took conducting from him… interesting to say the least. (especially at 8am!!) But he was a nice guy. How did you find out?
I read it on the Gordon Website when I was surfing there…