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David L. Tigner

San Francisco, California

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David L. Tigner Renowned bass-baritone, David L. Tigner, died of chronic renal and congestive heart failure on December 11, 2012. A child prodigy David was born on May 28, 1951 in Santa Rosa, CA to Joseph and Mary Tigner. David sang extensively all over the bay area, NY and London and will be...

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David was always kind to me and smiled so much.

8 years?! Is someone organizing another memorial concert in our beloved David's honor? It could be in 2021 if too hard to arrange this month. It'd be via zoom or another e-platform due to covid. Zoom is popular but timing/synchronicity probs prevent performing with an accompanist who's on a different computer. Options:
1. a cappella
2. self accompany if you play an instrument (everyone should at least learn ukelele-so easy!)
3. sing along to a recorded accompaniment...

Bless Sings!

David was a musical genius, exceptional singer, and extraordinary human being. Deepest condolences to his family and loved ones including colleagues and his many students who owe him a lifetime of gratitude. I had the privilege of studying with him for about 5 years. In a way, he was my son's first teacher because I brought the baby to lessons and Zach, now a professional pop singer, sang along. Courtney Knott, who also studied with David, sang a duo w/ Zach last night and informed me...

I met David when I joined the San Francisco Opera Chorus in 1975. His warmth and passion for opera was easily transmitted to me the newcomer. He will be remembered for his generous spirit and kind nature.

David was my voice teacher. He was like none other. He taught me so much about the voice and myself. He encouraged me to listen to my voice. I'll never forget the lessons and will always keep the recorded lessons to go to when I need vocal counseling. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

I am grateful that I got to study singing with this dear and gentle man for several years, and so sad that his time among us is at an end. I like to think that he is singing in the celestial choir now.

Dear Family, I send my deepest sympathies. David was a fabulous teacher and friend. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. His kind loving spirit and powerful,beautiful voice will ring in my heart as long as I live..God Bless, Elaine Nagano

David tiger was my friend my teacher and my inspiration in life he lives on in all of us .connie hibbard