Audrey Yvonne Jones

I was saddened to learn of Audrey's passing through the Rowan Alumni newsletter. We were classmates at Glassboro State and I'd like to think also friends. I loved listening to her play and when I gave my recital (on clarinet) I knew exactly who I wanted to accompany me on the Mozart Clarinet Concerto. Like so many others, we lost track of each other after graduation as we became involved in our busy lives, she returning to AC and me going off to teach in Edison and attend Rutgers and beyond....

Mrs. Jones was an excellent music teacher and a great gift to children and parents of North Brunswick schools. Thank you for serving so well. My children, as adults, are still singing songs she taught them--one of their favorites, "Martin, So Important".

Ms. Jones was my elementary school music teacher. TRUE STORY: I joined the orchestra in the third grade. The day after I joined the teacher died in his sleep. In my third grade ignorance I thought my joining the orchestra contributed to his death. Before I could even get my violin I quit and joined choir. Ms. Jones sparked a love of choral singing that led me to Marj Peterson Mottola, Peggy Sica and my professional career. I´ll never forget my beginning, and hope that her end was peaceful and...

Tom, Dennis, Audrey and I spent many happy times together during our early years while growing up in Pleasantville. I take delight in having known Audrey and extend heartfelt condolences to the Jones family on her passing. May she Rest In Peace.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ms Jones- thank you for living. For the carts with the keyboards that kids helped lug around the school. For your Scripto-Whipto. This was the intro to gospel soul and jazz music I didn´t realize I was getting at the time. Sometimes we get lucky in life and cross paths with a soul like this one. God bless and safe smooth passage

Ms. Jones was my music teacher all through elementary school. I remember her just as she looked in this photograph, and loved hearing her bang (beautifully) on the piano and teach us songs. Any time I hear a patriotic song I think of her, because she would teach them to us. My heart is with her family and friends.

Ms. Jones you were an amazing woman who knew her music. Thank you for letting me be in the front of class at those times when I was short. Thank you for being you.

Ms. Jones you were always amazing to me as a child. Thanks for always putting me in the front. North Brunswick school days.