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David Hersch Schneider

Santa Rosa, California

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SCHNEIDER, David Hersch - Veteran San Francisco Symphony violinist David Hersch Schneider died at his home in Santa Rosa, October 25. Schneider was born in San Francisco in 1918 and gave his first violin recital at the age of five. At 16, he began college at Berkeley, where he played in the...

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I studied violin with David from my ages of about 8 to 13 at the SF Conservatory. I am now 73, and have not played violin for years, though I played in orchestras and small groups until I went to college. All these years later, I often remember David, with enormous affection and admiration. What stands out now, so many years later, is his enormous kindness and patience when we met every week. He gave me a a love of chamber music, and never ceased to encourage me, despite my limitations. I...

Cant help but whenever Im practicing, I think of him and our sessions together. I miss him.

You are in my thoughts.

I was very fond of David and feel blessed that we had many opportunities to play together. I especially remember the fun times we had playing on two cruises.
David will always remain in my heart. You and Geri are now together once again.
Roxanne Michaelian

I'll miss him.