Dr. Magers died peacefully this morning, Nov. 5, 2011, between 5:30 and 6:00 AM. Hospice was with him.
When funeral plans are made, I'll post them here. He will be buried in California near his mother's grave.
The influence he has had on music in the world is incomprehensible . . . it will continue forever through all of us who call him our teacher. My mentor who changed my life.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Dr. William D Magers -- health update
Those of us who have studied with Dr. Magers, taught with him, played quartets with him -- he is the best. His diabetes and other health issues are catching up with him, finally. Think back on all of the incredible teaching he gave to you. I can't imagine my life without him in it. But, we all know that he IS in our lives every single moment.
My most important quote from him was when I'd come for my monthly two hour lesson from Flagstaff and not have practiced enough. I'd play something for him, and he would say., "Now, dear, I haven't covered that with you!" I'd attempt to say that, yes, he had, but I hadn't had time to practice it. He would go one with, "Now, what can we do to fix that?" and, of course, come up with the most brilliant exercise to address where I was NOW. AND -- of course, it fixed it!
He's failing . . . Write here and I'll have it shared with him. Or, if you know Jill Osborne, write it to her. Jill is undauntingly caring for him. She's been there the whole time: cleaned his house out, made sure that his dogs had their favorite foods, made sure that HE had his favorite foods, and she has emotionally supported him through living transitions. Please thank Jill a hundred times over for all that she has done for our mentor. We cannot imagine all that she has done . . .
My most important quote from him was when I'd come for my monthly two hour lesson from Flagstaff and not have practiced enough. I'd play something for him, and he would say., "Now, dear, I haven't covered that with you!" I'd attempt to say that, yes, he had, but I hadn't had time to practice it. He would go one with, "Now, what can we do to fix that?" and, of course, come up with the most brilliant exercise to address where I was NOW. AND -- of course, it fixed it!
He's failing . . . Write here and I'll have it shared with him. Or, if you know Jill Osborne, write it to her. Jill is undauntingly caring for him. She's been there the whole time: cleaned his house out, made sure that his dogs had their favorite foods, made sure that HE had his favorite foods, and she has emotionally supported him through living transitions. Please thank Jill a hundred times over for all that she has done for our mentor. We cannot imagine all that she has done . . .
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