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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2017-07-14 02:13
Ken died peacefully on 28 June 2017 at the age of 74. He was an avid reader of and contributor to this board. He was in ill health and hospitalized numerous times over the past few years.
He loved the clarinet and its music and cherished the clarinet board as a place to exchange ideas, even as he could no longer play. For that I am extremely grateful.
Please feel free to contact me and I hope to make small contributions from time to time.
Mary Vinquist
(Mrs. Ken Shaw)
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2017-07-14 02:15
Should you wish to pay tribute to Ken, please contribute this this board in his name. That was his expressed wish to me.
Mary Vinquist
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Author: bmcgar ★2017
Date: 2017-07-14 02:35
Very sorry to hear it. I enjoyed his posts and appreciated his interested in the board and its members.
Condolences.
B.
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Author: zhangray4
Date: 2017-07-14 02:45
Extremely sorry to hear this news. I haven't contributed to the BBoard much unitl recently, but I've always checked on the BBoard frequently. I always see his name constantly, and he was no doubt very helpful for me, even if he did not know.
With much sorrow,
-- Ray Zhang
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Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2017-07-14 02:52
Thank you, Mary.
I had noticed Ken's absence from the board. Thus, I was excited to see a post from "Ken" today, then saddened to hear of his passing. I learned much from his posts, and appreciated his wisdom and tenacity. He will be sorely missed.
My sincerest condolences to you - thank you again for taking the time to inform us.
Respectfully,
Fuzzy
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Author: MarlboroughMan
Date: 2017-07-14 03:05
I'm so sorry to hear this, Mary.
I always enjoyed Ken's posts here, and even corresponded with him a bit through email. His enthusiasm for the clarinet and historical recordings encouraged me to investigate more deeply, and had a real, positive influence on my playing.
Please know you will be in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family, and thank you so much for letting all of us from the BBoard know.
Peace and God Bless,
Eric
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The Jazz Clarinet
http://thejazzclarinet.blogspot.com/
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Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2017-07-14 04:27
Mary, my deepest condolences. I know countless times I thought, "I wonder what Ken has to say about this" on any given topic. His insight was inspirational - wisdom profound. Though I didn't know him personally, he felt like a father figure. He certainly gave things for me to think about and his help was immeasurable to me and, I suspect, to the entire Bboard community. Rest In Peace sir!
~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2017-07-14 04:59
Very sorry to hear this news and sorry for your loss. Ken made such great contributions here. I always looked forward to reading his posts and hearing his perspective. His input will be greatly missed. Luckily we can read posts in the archives and his presence will always be felt.
Post Edited (2017-07-14 17:20)
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Author: echi85
Date: 2017-07-14 06:15
I have been a frequenter of this board for the last 20 years, having first discovered it while I was in middle school. Ken Shaw was a constant source of knowledge and wisdom to this community. Although I never really communicated with him, I always appreciated the thoughtfulness of his posts. He was one of the regulars whom everyone was always excited to hear from.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2017-07-14 06:48
I was saddened to read of Ken's passing. I've always enjoyed his contributions, and I'll miss reading them. My heartfelt commiserations.
Tony F.
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Author: Richie
Date: 2017-07-14 07:57
Maybe sounding like a broken record here but I've always seen his posts on many topics since I've joined. Everyone here (including myself) have always enjoyed his insights on various discussions. Rest in Peace Ken. You've helped shape this board over the years into a respectful and helpful community.
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Author: jthole
Date: 2017-07-14 09:56
I started reading this board in the late 1990's, and Ken was always there with very interesting and insightful posts. Very sorry to hear he has passed away. He will be missed.
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Author: bond
Date: 2017-07-14 10:59
Indeed, He will be missed. He always responded, he examined any question, and did not impose his opinion. His experience and wisdom will now be in short supply for all of us! Rest in Peace Ken.
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Author: Fishamble
Date: 2017-07-14 11:03
I'm very sad to hear this. I learned a lot of Ken's posts, and he was one of the posters whom I would always pay attention to in a thread. He will be very much missed.
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Author: Phurster
Date: 2017-07-14 11:48
My condolences to the family.
I always enjoyed Ken's posts and appreciated his love of clarinet and music.
Through this forum, I felt that I knew him.
He will be missed.
Chris Ondaatje.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-07-14 16:09
Mary, I'm so sorry to read such sad news. Thanks for telling us.
Rest In Peace Ken.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2017-07-14 17:14
I'm so sorry to hear this, Mary, and I send my deepest condolences.
Just so you know, I've had one of his posts printed out and in my studio for the last 10 years. His wisdom and generous calm nature were certainly an immense asset to the clarinet community here.
Katrina
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2017-07-14 18:06
I looked up my earliest correspondence with Ken - on this BBoard it looks like January 1999 but I know he joined even earlier.
I remember well visiting him in NYC and going out to a Chinese restaurant. I don't remember the name of the restaurant, but I certainly remember hours of fun-filled conversation. I'm happy to have been his Internet friend for somewhere over 18 years and he will be sorely missed.
Part of his posterity is his posts, and I know they will continue to enlighten generations to come.
Thank you Ken, and thank you Mary.
Mark Charette
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2017-07-14 18:46
Sad to hear this. He was a great contributor to this forum. His didactic lessons were cogent and fun to read.
Allan
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: eac
Date: 2017-07-14 19:07
Ken was always gracious and kind as he shared his experience and knowledge with all of us. We will miss his gentle ways.
Liz Leckey
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2017-07-14 20:34
Ken's passing reminds me of our old pal, Don Berger. Both Ken and Don were pillars on this BB. Their advice was always thoughtful as well as very knowledgeable. We miss both of these guys very much.
As Don always closed his BB posts with "Thanx, Mark, Don" I'd like to amend that phase to read
Thanx, Ken, Hank
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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2017-07-15 00:02
I'm sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I knew he was having health issues. His contributions to the board are invaluable and I will miss his informative postings.
Thanks for the postings Ken! Thank you Mary for letting us know of his passing.
jbutler
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Author: RLarm
Date: 2017-07-15 00:25
I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. It was a pleasure to read his posts which were very informative. My love and aloha to members of your family.
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Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2017-07-15 01:28
Ken was as appreciated on this side of the pond as over at home.
My sincere condolences Mary on your loss, he will be sadly missed on this board.
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Author: hartt
Date: 2017-07-15 20:36
Mary-----
My sincere heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all you and your family hold dear with the loss of Ken. I’m sure your family’s fond memories are filled with warmth and delight and, he will be treasured and dearly missed just as he will be in the clarinet world.
Dennis Charysyn
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2017-07-16 20:00
It's a beautiful rose on a silent clarinet. Thank you so much.
Mary
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2017-07-16 20:06
Thanks Mark. I remember that evening at the restaurant fondly. You guys were having such a great time and conversation. I think it was called Grand Sichuan. It's gone now, but if you ever get to NYC, give me a shout out. I know another great Grand Sichuan in Brooklyn which has fantastic tea smoked duck.
Mary
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2017-07-16 20:22
I just read Ken's post in the Keepers section on the Beethoven 6th. It has to be the best one of his that I have ever read!
Mary
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Author: GBK
Date: 2017-07-16 21:05
Mary -
Ken's post on the Beethoven 6th has been my standard reference for all my students when studying that piece. It perfectly captures all the nuances of the clarinet part.
I give each of them a copy of it whenever we begin studying that symphony.
His legacy continues ... with my students.
...GBK
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Author: Late_returner
Date: 2017-07-16 21:28
I also need to express my appreciation from the UK for Kens help, and sadness at the news. He will be much missed.
RIP Ken
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Author: Eina Kari Rajesh
Date: 2017-07-18 08:17
My deepest condolences Mary.
Ken is like one sided love affair, where he might not have known how much he is being loved and valued.
For a novice like me, his wisdom and advice will be in me as long as I keep learning clarinet music.
You know what, once I even tried sending a friend request to Ken on Facebook, though I nomore on Facebook now.
May his soul rest in peace.
EKR
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Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2017-07-18 17:22
I'm very sorry to hear this sad news. I always looked forward to reading Ken's comments and suggestions.
We never met, although I discovered that both of us studied with Keith Stein. If I'm not mistaken, Ken studied with him at Interlochen in the late 50s, and I was one of his last students at Michigan State in the mid 70s. Stein was an incredible person and clarinet teacher, and he made a strong impression on us. His ideas evolved over the years, and it was always interesting to read Ken's comments about Stein's teaching and compare them to my experiences.
Mary, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Post Edited (2017-07-18 20:07)
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2017-07-21 22:40
Very sorry to hear about Ken's passing. He'll be missed by many people.
Freelance woodwind performer
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Author: cigleris
Date: 2017-07-22 01:06
What a lovely chap and wonderful to talk with. We corresponded many times via email and later Facebook.
He'll be sorely missed. My condolences to his family.
Peter Cigleris
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Author: Roxann
Date: 2017-07-22 22:57
I'm deeply saddened by the news of Ken's passing. He was a constant help to me as well as an "encourager." He won't be forgotten.
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Author: NetG
Date: 2017-07-30 06:14
Sorry to hear this - my condolences to his family.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2017-08-02 14:34
I know it's been a while since this was posted. I just want to add my condolences and also thank him for his contributions to the clarinet community, and to me personally.
I'll bet he didn't even know how much he helped me, and I can without a doubt say that without his tips, tricks, study and practice recommendations that he put on this board and that I followed, I would not have been successful enough in music to successfully audition for, and now be 14 years in my career as an Army clarinetist. It IS because of his recommended weekly schedule for baermann, his tips on air support and tonguing exercises, that I grew as a musician and it's posts from him and others that I was and am able to continue to grow.
If he can read this from that giant BBoard in the sky, thanks Ken.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2017-08-26 02:15
I sent a copy of your responses to Ken's passing to his brother and he wants me to thank you all for your kind words. Ken really was special and your responses demonstrated that. For that, we both thank you.
I'm doing okay, but I sure do miss all the little things we did together that made such a difference in our lives. He always used to share what he considered his best writing with me before he posted it and we'd discuss it and try to make it even better. It was always fun to cooperate on those posts. Every once in a while I even had a good idea!
Mark/Glenn -- I'd like to stay connected to this board. Let me know when you want to renew Ken's subscription. Thanks.
Again to all, thanks
Mary Vinquist
(Mrs. Ken Shaw)
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