Klarinet Archive - Posting 000302.txt from 2010/07

From: Glenn Kantor <klarinet@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] David Etheridge
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:45:42 -0400


David Ellis Etheridge

David Etheridge, 67, of Norman passed away on July 21. He was born to Eileen
and Ellis Etheridge, September 11,1942, in Denver, Colorado.

David, a David Ross Boyd Distinguished Professor, holds degrees from the
University of Colorado and the Eastman School of Music, earning a Doctor of
Musical Arts in clarinet performance.

He had a zest life and was very devoted to his family and students at OU.
His other passions were practicing the clarinet, cooking, sailing, skiing
and traveling.

Prior to his 35-year tenure at the Univ. of Ok, he served on the faculty of
the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, New York. He gave numerous recitals
and clinics across the United States and Europe, and is a former member of
the OK City Philharmonic. He is the founder of the OU Clarinet Symposium,
which just celebrated its 35th year. His most recent publications include
Clarinet for Dummies, Mozart's Clarinet Concerto: The Performers View and
three instructional books .

He is survived by Cheryl, his wife of 47 years; mother Eileen Etheridge of
Denver, Co and father Ellis Etheridge of Norman; son Scott Etheridge and
daughter-in-law Natalie, grandchildren Bennett and Sydney of Atlanta;
daughter Suzanne Ouellette and son-in-law Thomas, grandchildren Luc and Nina
also from Atlanta; sister Janet Klumas and husband Larry of Calif.;
Sister-in-law Charlene Walker and husband Barry of Denver, Colo and niece
Janet Lynn Robinson and husband Mike of Seattle.

Dr. Etheridge will be buried in Denver, Colorado following a 3:00 service on
July 28th at Olingers Crown Hill Cemetary. A celebration of his life will be
held in Norman in September.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be
made to the the David Etheridge Clarinet Scholarship, OU Foundation, 100
Timberdell Drive, Norman, OK 73019

_______________________________________________
Klarinet mailing list
Klarinet@-----.com
To do darn near anything to your subscription, go to:
http://klarinet-list.serve-music.com

   
     Copyright © Woodwind.Org, Inc. All Rights Reserved    Privacy Policy    Contact charette@woodwind.org