Darilyn Manring

It's hard to believe that such a vibrant and fun person has passed away. Darilyn and I began teaching at Northwestern State U. in the Fall, 1999. Although strangers, we both had a connection to the Bridgeport Symphony and became friends. We lost contact a few years after she left NSU, and I am very sorry to know that illness ended her very meaningful and noteworthy life.

Roberta L. Walters
Natchitoches, LA

Darilyn fought hard against her cancer. She left this world as she lived it - fiercely independent, grounded and devoted. She was a lover of horses, a skilled equestrian, a devotee to nature and, of course, a trustee in the glorious medium of classical music. A faculty member at BU described her as "the finest cellist to ever come through Boston University." I admired how proud she was of her cozy home where she nurtured her students by the fireplace and in which she was surrounded by the...

It was a joy to know you and share fun times in Puerto Rico and other ALC conference centres.
See you at the next conference with our beloved mentor♥ Fly well and see you in the light

Darilyn was a fine person, patient and helpful teacher, and excellent musician. An accomplished professor.