Barry Nease

Barry created my floor music for gymnastics more than once. I was the very last floor piece he created before his passing and I will be forever grateful that such an amazing person made my floor music. Every competition this 2020 season I dedicate to him and his family. Thank you so much. You will be missed.

I knew Barry as a fellow music student at Penn State. We were friends. His love for all of life and his wonderful vibrance was with us then. His creativity was surpassed by no one. That he went on to share his gifts in such a unique way does not surprise me. I will forever miss my dear friend.

I had the privilege of playing music for Barry as a therapeutic musician at the hospital during his last days! Barry always had a word of encouragement and inspiration! I only wish I had met him earlier. Most of all, he reminded me that music is a gift of our tender Creator! I am grateful to have gotten to meet such a dear brother who shares my love for our Lord and Savior. I look forward to seeing him again and worshiping before the throne of God together! My prayers are with you Gail and...

As a gymnastics mom I connected with Barry for both of my girls floor music. I had questions and he had the expertise and kind heart to educate me on what the judges look for.

I later reached out to Barry for music for a teammate that I was purchasing because it was a financial stretch for our teammates family at the time. I bought the music and emailed him hours later that I needed the shorter version of what I had just purchased for our friend. He sent the shorter version to me...

Thank you Barry for the fun: the music, the times at Woodward, the skiing at A Basin, the unforgettable high voice, and a myriad number of shared melodies.

We have been using Mr. Nease's music for years at our gym. He has out together some wonderful pieces. He will be missed in the gymnastics community.

My condolences to your family. You will be missed. I will always remember how helpful you were composing music for me over the years. You would always answer your phone, get right to work and call back with the finished product! Service like that just doesnt exist!

My heart is hurting as I read this for the special genius who gave so much of himself to so many people. I can never think of Barry without remembering the very first time I met him. The Penn State womens gymnastics team was about to leave for a several mile run around the campus. Barry jumped out of that crazy van with his dog and without any hesitation joined us on the jog talking non stop about floor music. His enthusiasm for his art was contagious and he gave so freely of himself. The...

A leader in his field, a compassionate and kind gentleman, lover of nature, and an individual who is irreplaceable in so many ways.