Photo courtesy of Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory
Coventry, Rhode Island
Jun 21, 1952 – Jul 6, 2018 (Age 66)
Michele was born on June 21, 1952 and passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. Michele was a resident of Coventry, Rhode Island at the time of passing. She was on the Graduate Choral Conducting and Music Education faculty at Gordon College and Executive Director of Massachusetts Music Educators Association. A memorial service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 237 Garden Hills Drive, Cranston, RI 02920, on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Michele Holt Music Educators Scholarship: https://www.gofundme.com/5l5damw.
You are still missed so much. Sal and I talked about you when I was conducting the New England Music Festival again this spring!
Janet Galvan
July 05, 2025 | Friend
I still think of Michele so often. I mentioned her in my acceptance speech for the Helen kemp Award. We were in Providence and memories of working with Michele for the conference when she was president of ACDA east filled my heart. Still miss my friend.
Janet Galván
July 05, 2024 | Friend
May God's Grace ..if it weren't for Michele, I know that I wouldn't be where I am today with such thankful success. "Smile, the air's good for your teeth!"
Alec Caldwell
September 05, 2023 | School
Miss you Michele. You were one of the best.
Pam Rodgers
July 06, 2021 | Work
I still miss Michele. She had the most generous spirit and did so much for so many. She was one of my most supportive colleagues. I am so grateful that I was on her conference planning committee for ACDA Eastern. It allowed me to spend a lot of time with this incredible woman. Remembering you, Michele.
Janet Galván
July 05, 2021 | Friend
Remembering Michele today. I think if her and her kindness often. And her amazing sense of humor. She was missed at this years ACDA conference. Eastern division ACDA will not be the same without her. But she will be remembered. Sending love to her family. Thank you for sharing her with her choral colleagues. She touched so many of us. She made the world better with her presence.
Janet Galvan
July 05, 2019 | Ithaca, NY | Coworker
I'm terribly sorry to hear of Dr Holt's passing. She was my choral director at Providence College and I learned a lot from her.
Melissa Garner
July 30, 2018 | Florence, AL
Michele was perhaps the first fellow choral director to introduce me to the profession as a first year choral director back in 1978. We shared many many festivals together over the years with CMEA in CT, NEMFA for many many years, ACDA at both the Regional and National levels, often as roommates. When I managed the NEMFA Choir, I invited her to conduct one of the NEMFA festival choirs. Michele was a delight. Always a smile, always welcoming and affirming, always busy as all get out. It's...
Pam Rodgers
July 29, 2018 | Putnam, CT
When I taught in New England, I had the pleasure of seeing Michele doing what she obviously loved. I had great regard for Michele. Especially enjoyed watching her direct high school groups - she had such a beautiful connection with the kids and unending energy. Condolences to her family and friends.
Lynn Morin
July 16, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN
