Still sad, twenty years later

May 17, 2021

On May 17, 2001, a random act of violence took the life of a popular music professor on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA. It was twenty years ago today that James “Jim” Holloway, aged 40, was tragically gunned down in a random act of violence on the Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA)… Read More Still sad, twenty years later

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Another tragic organist story

August 14, 2015

Tributes to the organist/choirmaster John Scott, who died of a heart attack at age 59 on Wednesday, continue to pour in throughout the world. I especially liked the one by radio host Michael Barone which you can read in its entirety by clicking here. He remembers Scott’s extraordinary career and lasting legacy in this heartfelt tribute, which includes… Read More Another tragic organist story

Yet Another Year of Insanity

Musings from the Organ Bench

Tag: James Dale Holloway

Still sad, twenty years later

Another tragic organist story