Wallace A. Clark Sr.

Wallace was my closest friend since my high school days. Our relationship was based on our mutual obsession with everything musical. We listened together, played the clarinet together, studied scores together, and had endless conversations about musicians, composers, and the magic of music. What an incredible scholar! What a mind!

Wallace, my life-long buddy,brother in music, clarinet duo partner,confidante,challenger, favorite chum in a thousand ways. I will never get used to not being able to chat with again and catch up on
all things musical and intellectual. You will ever remain a part of my life.
Rest well, old friend.

Gus Keeling

I can not put into words how much Wallace will be missed.This MAN was so Special to me.Once you met Wallace you had a friend for life.It really can not be explained how remarkable Wallace was.If you didn't spend time with Wallace and had a chance to get to know him you really missed out on learning and on GREATNESS.I am still greiving over the lost of my FRIEND.I know it will take time.I will miss him greatly.I say to everyone treasure the time you have with your love ones. The time Wallace...

I sat third or fourth chair behind Wallace and Kenneth Keeling in the Booker T. Washington High School band . He was always a fine musician and a wonderful classmate. The BTW class of 1957 will always remember him.

Wallace you are greatly missed.

I will always remember wallace as my classmate at A&M and a highly rated clarinetist. one of my best friends. Ruffie London

Clark was one of the most influential persons in my life. Like family, I remember spicy spagetti dinners and listening sessions that would evolve into heated debates on various musical subjects.
He taught me how to listen to music; really listen. He shared wisdon on band sound, interpretation, and historical analysis. He explained the importance of listening to several groups playing the same selection in addition to score study before beginning one's own interpretation. I'll never...

I deeply regret hearing of the death of Wallace. Wallace and I were music majors at FAMU and we shared many wonderful memories "back in the day..." He was well respected as a great musician and intellect by all of his friends and classmates, and he will be greatly missed. To the Clark family I express my deepest sympathy in the loss of you Dad and loved-one. May God be with you.
David Coleman

Wallace was a very dear friend, we met at Ellington and stayed in touch with each other thru the years. There are many memories, some sad, but most of them are very funny. I will miss him.