Hamilton's David Gerry Passes

Picture courtesy of David's website

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton flutist David Gerry (aka David Royce-Gerry), who passed away on December 4, 2017 after a brave fight with adenocarcinoma. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans. A memorial concert is being planned for 2018.

Before his passing, he was interviewed by the Hamilton Spectator. Click here for the story.

Click here for the Spectator obituary.

Here are a few reactions from Facebook:

Suzuki Method Northern Ireland

Thank you so much David Royce-Gerry for all your amazing work for SECE research and the whole of the Suzuki world. I had the pleasure of hearing David speak at the 2013 Convention in Matsumoto and he was incredibly inspirational. Sending lots of love to his family and friends.

Symphony on the Bay

Rest in peace, our dear friend and inspiration teacher and musician, David Royce-Gerry. There is a place in our orchestra-family heart that you will always occupy. We extend our sympathies to David's husband Jonathan Royce-Gerry, mother Lucy Gerry and all of David's family, friends, students, and colleagues.

David's career highlight include:

• Gold medal at Hamilton Kiwanis Music Festival (1978)
• Gold medal at the Royal Conservatory of Music (1983)
• Excellence in Teaching Award for the Humanities (McMaster Students’ Union) (2014)
• Grammy Foundation for excellence in the scientific study of music award (2008)
• BMus. Perf. and MMus degree from the University of Toronto
• PhD in music cognition from McMaster's School of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour
• Graduate of Talent Education Institute in Japan  
• Music specialist at Trail Ridge Montessori School (Grimsby)
• Suzuki Association of the Americas (registered trainer)
• European Suzuki Association (registered trainer)
• Great Lakes Flute Centre (director)

Video above courtesy of Judith Shedden



Video above courtesy of AndreaCannonGuitar

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