Jack C. Dalby

Jack gave this female jazz guitar player her first chance to prove herself with a jazz band in 1970. With his support and encouragement, I went on to receive my Bachelor of Music, and taught public school music for 10 years. When I returned to Portland, I joined Jack in the brass section of the Beaverton Community Band, and that was quite an honor for me. My life would not have been the same if not for Mr. Dalby. Thank you, Jack.

Jack was my first Trumpet teacher. Because of him, I learned to love the trumpet. His wonderful ability with me as a youngster helped me to develop the desire to become a professional performer which I still am, some 45 years after my time with Jack. God Bless you Jack (and Ada). You'll both be missed and I will keep you in my heart ... until I see you!

Gary Guthman

Jack Dalby was my music teacher at Wilson HS from 1968 - 1971. He was a great source of encouragement and support to a young trumpet player and my skills grew quickly under his tutelege.

Sadly, I no longer play, but the years spent with the WHS band, orchestra and especially the Stage Band are very fond memories.

I will miss him. God bless you, Jack.

Jack and Ada were warm and generous. I always appreciated Jack as teacher, magician, and especially made me feel special.
A well-lived life! Best wishes to Warren and family. The music goes on. Even in New Zealand Jack is fondly recalled.

Jack and Ada were close friends of my parents, who are all gone now. My father introduced Jack to sailing on the Columbia River in 1949. We sailed and cruised together for many years after that. WArren and my brother and I grew up together. We knew Jack as a friend, sailor, magician, and musician. Jack was a wonderful storyteller and good at making you laugh. He was an outstanding man and will be missed. Our best to Warren, Jacqueline, Amanda, and Michael.

Roger Cole

Mr Dalby introduced me to the cello in the 50s at Ainsworth. He spent countless extra (unpaid) hours enthusiastically and expertly coaching four of us young string students in a string quartet (which later grew to a double string quartet with his students from Chapman), and taking us around town to play informal concerts. He wrote and arranged parts for us for everything from symphonic movements to 40s jazz tunes. At the time I took it for granted that all teachers did this sort of thing,...

Mr. Dalby was my band instructor for 4 years at Wilson High School. Because of his influence I went on to become a music teacher myself. He was a great man and musician. He will be missed
(WHS '65)

Our condolence is with the family of Jack Dalby. He is well known in our circle of the NW Bandmasters Association and will certainly be missed. We announced his demise at our Annual Banquet October 23. He touched many lives of his music students and collegues.
Glenn Tadina, Historian/Secretary NW Bandmasters Association.