Oops, something didn't work. And bravo to you for commenting on this little bit of tautology. This award was created to acknowledge and honor the traits Rachel embodied throughout her career: teamwork, positivity, mentorship, and the internal desire to bring joy to others through her music making. The series kicks off on Sunday, October 22 at 3:30 pm with Rachel Duncan performing a recital of chamber works featuring the trumpet. His wife was denied her legal rights by the father, even in the clinic in Switzerland, Im told, and caught between all these tectonic pressures, Im fairly sure Chris simply found himself unable to live. While in Chicago, Rachel. This annual series, which presents innovative performances by the University of Virginia's world-class faculty and celebrated guest artists, is comprised of six professional performances for the University and the central Virginia community. Love your blogs/newsletters. Rest in peace Rachel! July 28, 1985 - August 8, 2018. He was formerly the first violinist of the Adelphi String Quartet, which held a fellowship residency at the University of Maryland, and was for four years the violinist of the Annapolis Chamber Players. Rachel Duncan was born on April 7, 1985 in Travis County, Texas, USA. Rachel was Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony.. She is an actress, known for What Women Want (2000), The Torkelsons (1991) and Rumpelstiltskin (1995). He is on the performance faculty of the University of Virginias McIntire Department of Music and also holds a faculty position at Interlochens Adult Chamber Music Camp. In 2012 Rachel performed and toured Scotland as guest principal trumpet with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and recorded two commercially released recordings for the Dutton Epoch Records label. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, I-Jen began her musical education at age six taking piano. More details can be found at this link. In his case, he was almost certainly on the autism spectrum, very socially disabled, and completely unable to function in life except to play the piano. We know about the stresses women brass players can face. Make sure that the file is a photo. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She also had the privilege of performing alongside Yo-Yo Ma and members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the Chicago Symphony Orchestras chamber music concert series. Please have mercy on all of them. Try again. Rachel served as Lecturer of Trumpet at the University of Virginia as well as principal trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra. From 2011-2013 she served as a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. Rachel served on the faculty at the National Take a Stand Festival, SupportingSocial Change Through Music, affiliated with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Rachel however had depression and an addictive personality due to her heritage. Devoted to chamber music as well, Rachel was a founding member of the brass ensemble New Chicago Brass. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. She earned a bachelor's degree from The Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with David Bilger, and a master's degree from Northwestern University, where she studied with Barbara Butler, Charlie Geyer, and Christopher Martin. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Maine 2019 Utah 2019, With the encephalopathy under control, I was able to steer clear of doctors and hospitals for a good, solid six months. It always surprises me when I run across a word that I've just, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. Alisa Crger-Cain is a sophomore studying trumpet performance under the tutelage of Michael Sachs and Michael Miller at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She has performed as guest Principal Trumpet with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Sparr. Joined by Shelby Sender on piano, Duncan will perform masterworks such as J.S. She is the founder and director of the Future in Music Program (@futureinmusic), a mentorship program that is focused on promoting access to high quality music education to brass players who are marginalized on the basis of gender. It is not the harsh reality of making a living playing music but the harsh reality of making a living playing music at an exceptionally high level that takes its toll. I knew Christopher Falzone. Weve updated the security on the site. Jeremy Smith has 1280 posts and counting. SHIVA 7:00 p.m. Sunday and Monday at 10130 32nd Ave. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Bach's Concerto in D Major , BWV 972 and Henri Tomasi's Trumpet Concerto . Jamie Dietz was a brilliant percussionist who died at 33. Rachel studied at Curtis and played in the New World Symphony. As a first step we encourage you to take membership at US$79/59 a year, or $165/125 for three years. After studying at Curtis, Rachel movedto Chicago to study under Barbara Butler, Charles Geyer and Christopher Martin atNorthwestern University where she earned a masters degree in music. 0 cemeteries found in Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA. In pursuit of a career in music, Rachel was awarded a full tuition scholarship to study at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where she earned a bachelors of music degree under the tutelage of David Bilger. Please God give her rest. She has also commissioned and/or premiered works by MatthewBurtner, Ted Coffey, Kevin Davis, Christopher Deane, Erik DeLuca,AurieHsu, Sarah OHalloran, Chris Peck, Judith Shatin, Brian Simalchik, Ed Smith, and D.J. For additional information, please visithttp://music.virginia.edu/uvacms. See also Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro Getting Started | Contributor Zone After studying at Curtis, Rachel movedto Chicago to study under Barbara Butler, Charles Geyer and Christopher Martin atNorthwestern University where she earned a masters degree in music. $15 /$13 UVA Faculty and Staff/$8 students /free for UVA students who reserve in advance and for those under 18. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Donations for this scholarship can be sent to the IWBC treasurer at this address: Sharie HuffIWBC: Rachel Duncan Memorial Scholarship108 Cheltenham DrNormal IL 61761-2733. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association, the International Tuba Euphonium Association, and the Jazz Journalists Association. Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. The harsh reality of making a living from making music? Rachel was Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony. Extreme trumpet playing / lessons / brass recording. Even more promising was the pianist Christopher Falzone, a protege of Martha Argerich who jumped to his death from a hospital window in Geneva in 2014, aged 29. Box 400176 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4176, Copyright 2023 Maintained by UVA Arts & Sciences Digital Communications. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Yuval is also a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Undergraduate Music Research. We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. I always enjoy reading updates and learning cool stuff. Duncan, Rachel L.(Serber) Age 33 of Charlottesville, VA. formerly of Plymouth, died August 8th . There is no shortage of anti-depressants in the top orchestras. This past February (2018), Rachel performed the Haydn's Trumpet Concerto with the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra.In addition to teaching at UVA, Rachel was also on faculty for the National Take A Stand Festival, an organization affiliated with the Los Angeles Philharmonic that gives performance opportunities to musicians from diverse backgrounds. I wonder if they have heard of her. As a soloist,I-Jen has performed as a marimba soloist in Taiwan, U.S., Austria, France, Hungary, Romania, and South Africa. My friend was at the end of the receiving line, and the pianist suggested they go for a walk outside. Trumpeter Rachel Duncan, a native of Plymouth, Minnesota, was on the faculty at the McIntire Department of Music at the University of Virginia as Associate Professor of Trumpet, where she also served as the Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony. As a first step we encourage you to take membership at US$79/59 a year, or $165/125 for three years. In addition to ensemble playing, she was recognized for her solo performances, receiving first prize at the Schubert Club Scholarship competition and the National Trumpet Competition. Rachel Duncan joins Seraph's trumpet roster! This Sunday, our incredible Principal Trumpet, Rachel Duncan, gives a solo recital in Old Cabell Hall! We are so lucky to have such great musicians on our trumpet roster: Amy McCabe, Mary Bowden, Raquel Rodriquez, and Rachel Duncan! In 2015, she performed at the Hungarian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and in 2016 she gave a concert at the Hungarian Ambassador's Residence. One of Rachel's many performances with Seraph Brass may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfNJbp7sH9s. The McIntire Department of Music is pleased to present the 2017-2018 University of Virginia Chamber Music Series. Click any of them for more pictures. There was a problem getting your location. Here is one of my favorites: Here are some photo collections from some of the highlights of the last year. In addition to teaching at UVA, Rachel was also on faculty for theNational Take A Stand Festival, an organization affiliated with the Los Angeles Philharmonic that gives performance opportunities to musicians from diverse backgrounds. Sydney HoehHannah KittlesonAleah MillerMarlia Nash. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Born into a musical family of prominent music educators, Rachel began playing trumpet at age 8. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Survived by husband, Gregory Duncan; parents, Michael and Julie Serber; brother, David (Miriam) Serber; niece, Arielle; grandfather, Leo Spanjers; mother & father-in-law, Judy and Darrel Duncan; sister-in-law Allison Duncan & brother-in-law, Bill Niemeyer; niece, Tessa. GREAT NEWS! The Curtis Institute is a very high-pressured environment for many, if not all students, and the pressure to play perfectly can be damaging, and it doesnt end with graduation. At the age of 33, having already performed with prestigious orchestras around the world, Rachel was a rising star in the classical music community. What a silly, curmudgeonly comment; presumably youll have a go at people describing a pleasant holiday or a nice cup of tea if you really have nothing better to do. Learn more about managing a memorial . His talent and ability were huge, but perhaps not enough to make him a great musician, but he could not accept less. Rachel was Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony. From 2011-2013 she served as a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Her Mother. Thanks for your help! In silence. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This award was established in the fall of 2018 in memory of trumpeter Rachel (Serber) Duncan, to be presented to an outstanding female undergraduate music student. Rachel L. (Serber) Duncan Duncan, Rachel L.(Serber) Age 33 of Charlottesville, VA. formerly of Plymouth, died August 8th . This award was established in the fall of 2018 in memory of trumpeter Rachel (Serber) Duncan, to be presented to an outstanding female undergraduate music student. The Russia bass Ildar Abdrazakov has withdrawn from, The Board of Trustees of the Salzburg Festival. The bonus piano track on this recording is for my late wife Rachel, who died in 2018. Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. Come on, give me and Curtis a break! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Rachel had an extensive orchestral career. We are honored to announce the winners of the 2022 Rachel Duncan Memorial Scholarship: Alisa Crger-Cain and Yuval Tessman-Bar-On. Stained Glass Rachel is married to jazz trumpeter/composer, Greg Duncan. Quilts Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Tickets for all concerts are $15 general admission, $13 for UVA Faculty and Staff, $8 for students, and are free for UVA students who reserve in advance and for those under 18. I know personally that Rachels suicide was not about music, she was very happy as a musician in Charlottesville. But suicide is the result of an unhealthy mind, and very likely little else in the end. Failed to remove flower. Rachel was Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony.. The family have reported the death of Rachel Serber Duncan, principal trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony and lecturer in trumpet at the University of Virginia. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The series kicks off on Sunday, October 22 at 3:30 pm with Rachel Duncan performing a recital of chamber works featuring the trumpet. The cult of the piano, the insistence on being legendary, extraordinary, is simply not healthy for anyone. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Mental Health Services at Minneapolis Jewish Family & Children's Service or the donor's favorite charity. The sudden death of Rachel Duncan, principal trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony, has called to the minds of several readers two other recent tragedies that befell students in her Curtis year. Sounds like an extremely harsh and frightening time for you and Alison. FAQ. Family members linked to this person will appear here. English Recent teachers include Bradford Gowen, Read Gainsford, and Jennifer Hayghe. We have an eyewitness report of intolerable disruptions. 0:20. Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. A native of Minnesota, Rachel began playing trumpet at the age of 8, eventually leading her to attend the Curtis Institute of Music and Northwestern University. You owe Curtis an apology. Full Disclosure: My day job is being a part of the marketing team for Conn-Selmer, a global maker of band and orchestra instruments. There was an error deleting this problem. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. Born into a musical family of prominent music educators, Rachel began playing trumpet at age 8. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Shelby can be heard on a Centaur recording of unpublished works by Walter Gieseking, playing both solo and chamber music. The International Women's Brass Conferencehas created a memorial scholarship inthe memory of trumpeter Rachel Duncan. Rachel Duncan passed away on August 8, 2018. I really am. We have set your language to As a chamber musician, Dr. Sender has had the pleasure of performing with members of the Audubon Quartet, Axelrod and Left Bank quartets and spent two years working intensively under the mentorship of the Guarneri Quartet. See Rachel Duncan full list of movies and tv shows from their career. There was also a double bass player who took her life in 2012 during her time at Curtis. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. She was the concert accompanist for the Washington Youth Choir from 2008-2009, and has appeared on multiple occasions with the Annapolis Chamber Players. Talent demands of people, who give and give, but do not always get what they need. Described as an intrepid percussionist byFanfare Magazine, I-Jen Fanghas acareer as a solo performer, chamber musician, orchestral player, and teacher. For. What is it? She hasappeared in Heritage Theater Festival, Staunton Music Festival, University of Virginia Chamber Music Series,Percussive Arts Society International Conventionand Regional PAS Day of Percussion. I took the time to read her online obitshe was originally from Plymouth MN where some of my relatives live. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. But he then soon recovered, and on balance, it was a triumph. Love you lots and glad that you are feeling well enough to share your world view with us. Abbie and I, probably like countless others, have been wishing we could have been around Rachel Duncan to help. We love and miss this light in our lives terribly. Rachel Duncan is a Lecturer in Trumpet at the University of Virginia and Principal Trumpet with the Charlottesville Symphony. Rachel also performed at numerous prestigious music festivals including The Pacific Music Festival in Japan, The Spoleto Music Festival in Charleston, The Aspen Music Festival and The National Repertory Orchestra. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Rachel served as Lecturer of Trumpet at the University of Virginia as well as principal trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra. A faculty member of Crescendo, a classical music festival located in Tokaj, Hungary each summer, she is also a co-founder and the accompanist for Mosaic Children's Choir in Charlottesville. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Sad death? For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. One always wonders, if only one or two things went differently, perhaps she might have still been with us. The Russia bass Ildar Abdrazakov has withdrawn from, The Board of Trustees of the Salzburg Festival. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. She. I did not know that the two other than Falzone were confirmed to be suicides. Duncan performs at several local venues and will be at the Boathouse . This award was created to acknowledge and honor the traits Rachel embodied throughout her career: teamwork, positivity, mentorship, and the internal desire to bring joy to others . An avid ambassador for the trumpet, Rachel was a founding member of the New Chicago Brass, an ensemble of some of the most elite young brass players in the Chicagoland area. Access your location in your browser settings is the result of an unhealthy mind and. 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