Royce Saltzman, 1928-2023
From the press release:
Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. H. Royce Saltzman. The OBF co-founder, long-time executive director, and board member died on Monday, April 3rd surrounded by his family. He was 94 years old.
"This is a moment of true heartbreak for our festival, the university, and the entire choral community,” says Sabrina Madison-Cannon, Dean of the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance. “Royce was a giant in his field, highly regarded for his decades of commitment to music and education. His passion reverberated across international borders and through multiple generations. I will miss his lively conversations and stories, his guidance, and his charm. The love and support of the festival staff and the entire School of Music and Dance are with the Saltzman family.”
While there will be no public remembrance service, OBF will honor Royce’s legacy with a Celebration of Life during the 2023 festival. For those who wish to personally commemorate Royce, public and private digital messages may be sent through an online OBF form. Public messages will be published to the OBF website. Donations may be made in Royce’s name to the Oregon Bach Festival Saltzman Sustaining Endowment to help support future artistic and educational programs.
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