William S. Tracy

Bill was one of my dearest friends during our college years at Northridge. I have many wonderful memories of insightful coaching sessions, supportive audition accompaniment, and amazing dinners with friends at his home in Topanga Canyon. I think of him often. He will be greatly missed.

Forgot to add that he was a gardener extraordinaire as well as an genealogy sleuth.

Just found out today of Bill´s passing. He was my coach for many years and even after i moved to Los Angeles, we managed to get together when i would come back to visit a couple of times a year..... until he was diagnosed with the Parkinsons. That diagnosis just devastated him. Anyway, he was a terrific coach and had a dry wit and i could always count on Bill for an accurate review of assorted Met productions and singers.

Bill was such a kind and supportive man, and I'm so glad I got to experience his joy and enthusiasm during my time at MSM.

Bill was a wonderful, kind, supportive teacher and opera coach. I am so grateful for his encouragement.