April 27, 2025
The sad news that
Dr. John Kolpitcke, (violin/viola, 1957-59), died March
24, 2025 at age 90, was relayed by his wife Constance. His full obituary appears
here. Anyone who remembers him
may email his wife Constance at conzackol@gmail.com.
Books About the Orchestra or Orchestra Members:
Uncle Sam's Orchestra: Memories of the Seventh Army Symphony,
by John Canarina (bass and conductor in 1959-60), 1998.
50 b/w illus., musical examples, 224 pages, 6 x 9, $99. Available via Print on Demand from
Boydell & Brewer, 668 Mount Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620-2731, 585-275-0419. Former 7ASO members should be able to get a 25 per cent discount.
Kenneth Schermerhorn: He Will Always Be the Music, by
Martha Rivers Ingram with D. B. Kellogg, 2006. 65 photos, 391 pages. (Ken played trumpet
and conducted in 1953-55). Available online from
Amazon
and other sellers.
Also of interest are several books that include stories about the orchestra, by
David Amram,
Michael Colgrass, an
John Sant'Ambrogio.