Memorial Page
Vale
"Vale"is Latin for "Goodbye". VALE means farewell or goodbye in Latin. In classical Latin, the word is pronounced with the initial V sounding like an English W. In Medieval (or Church Latin), the initial V is pronounced as a V.
Sadly we have had to say goodbye over the years to members who have not only contributed to the ADRS but to the double reed world in general. The ADRS are eternally grateful for these members and acknowledges their contribution as well as honour their memory. We will remember them always as a part of our double reed family.
Members are encouraged to share memories on the individual memorial pages. Click the name to read more and leave a message (Members only)
Ian Keith Harris
written on April 14, 2024, 1:40 am
Australian composer, arranger, oboist, music educator, critic and eclectic musician, Ian Harris, was born in Melbourne in 1935. He studied at the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music with...
Maurice Bourge
written on October 12, 2023, 7:12 am
Maurice Bourgue. (1939-2023) Maurice Bourgue was the oboist's oboist. Future generations will value his communication through recordings and videos but most of all through the wisdom that those...
Josef Hanic
written on May 4, 2023, 3:58 am
Josef Hanic (1941-2023) - Oboist, Teacher, “Lover of Life” The Double Reed community this year lost another Australian legend of teaching and playing with Joseph Hanic. Born in Slovakia, he studied...
Penny Dawe
written on June 26, 2022, 7:54 am
Penelope Margaret Dawe 14 May 1963 to 11 June 2022 Hello, my name is Andrew Dawe, I’m Penny’s older brother, and it is an honour to deliver Penny’s eulogy today. Penelope Margaret Dawe, also known...
Clare Payne
written on May 10, 2022, 11:49 am
Clare began playing the bassoon in Auckland, New Zealand. After an initial career as a primary school teacher, she moved to Australia in the early 1980s to study bassoon with Peter Musson and Gordon...
ADRS Honorary Member - John Cran Vale
written on May 10, 2022, 10:54 am
With great sadness we announce the passing of ADRS Honorary Member John Cran at 92 years of age. As the Principal Bassoon of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and teacher he had a very large influence on...
Rosemary Stimson
written on May 10, 2022, 8:41 am
Rosemary was an invaluable member of ADRS who passed away suddenly May 19 2018. Her contribution to music education (especially Double Reeds) in South Australia was highly significant. Her cheerful...