JOSEPH-FLUMMERFELT-Obituary

JOSEPH FLUMMERFELT

Indianapolis, Indiana

Age 82

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FLUMMERFELT--Joseph. The New York Philharmonic mourns the passing, on March 1, of Joseph Flummerfelt, who prepared choruses for the Orchestra from 1971 to 2016. With Westminster Choir College choruses and the New York Choral Artists, he collaborated in almost 600 Philharmonic performances. Among...

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A consummate musician and a dear friend who is very much missed.

Dear Joe,

So many musical memories that were shared with you. You will live on in the wonderful recordings you conducted.

Bless you and your family.

Prayers for the family.

Joseph Flummerfelt occupied the office next to mine for 35 years. A musician of greatness and a man of integrity and humanity. He may have been Conductor of the Year, but he was a Human Being of Grace (in both senses), Humanity, and Saintliness for the Ages. I don't cry, but I made an exception.

The music world has lost a magical soul ...the heavens have gained a glorious soul...may we all reunite one day in the Heavenly Choir, led by Dr. Flummerfelt, of course.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to his dear family at the sorrowful time of loss.

So sorry to hear the news about my good, good friend, Condolences to the family. Joe and I grew up together. Great days!

I had the privilege of working closely with Joe as his accompanist. It was a beautiful experience to make music under his direction and I am grateful that I was able to accompany him during his final years at WCC. He always listened to the piano during rehearsals and acknowledged what I was doing. We enjoyed many pasta suppers, cooked by my husband Jo, in our house after Westminster Choir rehearsals. My sympathy to you, Pam, Carol, and Kent on the loss of your brother.

To the family of Joseph Flumerfelt, so sorry for your loss. May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

Joseph Flummerfelt was a profound musician, powerful conductor, influential teacher, thinker, philosopher, leader, and guide to thousands of musicians and listeners. Studying and singing with him were utterly life-changing. A giant in the art of music, he touched thousands and his legacy through the people who studied and sang with him reaches millions.