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WILLIAM SCRIBNER Obituary
On September 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Marsha Heller and loving father of Andrew Scribner. He is also survived by sister Janice Freeman, cousin Nancy Wirth, stepson Joshua Marantz, and first wife Louise Scribner. One of New York's finest bassoonists, Bill was a true Renaissance man, as performer and Founder and Director Emeritus of the Bronx Arts Ensemble, acclaimed performance musicians presenting over 100 concerts a year, with an arts- in-education program in over 40 schools in the Bronx and beyond with instruction in music, drama, dance, visual arts, capoeira, drumming and more. His dedication to free or low-cost concerts for citizens of the Bronx and in- school arts programs will be greatly missed. Bill was a graduate of University of Michigan School of Music in 1961, and went on to principal bassoon positions in the American Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Long Island Philharmonic, New Jersey State Opera Orchestra and Chautauqua Symphony. A memorial concert is planned for November; details please find at www.bronxarts ensemble.org. Donations in Bill's memory may be made to Bronx Arts Ensemble, 80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Suite 7D-1, Bronx, NY 10463, 718-601-7399.
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Rudolph Palmer
September 16, 2023
My previous entries remain as heartfelt and sincere. A summer without Bill and BAE will always be a little less meaningful.
Rudolph Palmer
September 16, 2021
The COVID pandemic and shutdown have allowed time to reflect on meaningful people and events. My collaboration with Bill and BAE falls into that category.
Rudolph Palmer
September 16, 2019
As a boat sailing away from a shore, those good times with Bill become more distant. But the memories remain close by, clear and dear.
Rosemarie Traina-Moreno
October 20, 2016
My sincere condolences to Marsha Heller, Louise Scribner and their families. Although I was only on the BAE Board a short time, it was a pleasure working with Bill. His memory will live on in every BAE music performance!
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Deborah Sherman
September 30, 2016
I was very sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
It was a wonderful experience to work with him on an arts project for the Ensemble. Hs dedication to music and helping others will be missed so much.
PHYLLIS
September 26, 2016
My condolences to the family on the passing of William Scribner. I am sure Mr. William could relate to Psalm 108:1 - just as the psalmist made music with his whole being, I'm sure Mr. William loved music the same way. May you draw comfort from listening and sharing memories with the family and may you also draw comfort from God, who gives comfort in all our trials.
Rudolph Palmer
September 23, 2016
Dear Marsha, Louise and the rest of the Scribner circle,
So sorry to read about Bill's passing. Truly the end of an era. BAE was and is a major factor in my musical life. Ergo, Bill was all of that as well. My best wishes to all of you.
Rudy Palmer
Barbara Eliason Dunkel
September 22, 2016
I was saddened to read of Bill's death in the NY TIMES today. I have many memories of him from my years in New York and I extend my sympathies to his family and friends. Barbara
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