Gail McDonald

What a shock to hear about Gail's passing on the 3rd of March this year. If it hadn't been for her encouragement, I wouldn't have found myself where I am today. Gail was working on her doctorate when I first met her living a few blocks away from me (Temple Hills, Md.)She was always an encouraging teacher and set the scene for me to become a member of the Music Teachers National Association and the Maryland State MTA. She was working on her doctorate and told me that if she could do that at...

As students at Oxon Hill High School in the late fifties, Linda and I met Mrs. McDonald through Lora and Charlie- all of us members of the concert band. As a parent and friend, this wonderful lady volunteered her energy and musical talents to making us better musicians, both as a teacher and a talented musician. She accompanied me for my solo at the Prince George's music festival during my senior year, and carried me through that performance with grace and patience. It was a pleasure to...