From 2011-2013 she served as a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Failed to report flower. 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. Rachel served as Lecturer of Trumpet at the University of Virginia as well as principal trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra. To use this feature, use a newer browser. (solo starts around 2:00 ). Fellow music department faculty I-Jen Fang (percussion) and Daniel Sender (violin) will join Duncan to perform James Stephensons Vignettes for Trumpet and Percussion and Eric Ewazens Trio for Trumpet, Violin, and Piano. Sad death? ITG has learned that trumpeter Rachel Duncan passed away on August 8, 2018. But suicide is the result of an unhealthy mind, and very likely little else in the end. Please God give her rest. I have a friend who was at his pianist friends NYC orchestral-soloist debut. I did not know that the two other than Falzone were confirmed to be suicides. Lexington As a soloist,I-Jen has performed as a marimba soloist in Taiwan, U.S., Austria, France, Hungary, Romania, and South Africa. ). Sparr. In high school she was principal trumpet of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra and the NEC Preparatory Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. Failed to delete memorial. Try again later. Im dreadfully sorry for your loss. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. In March 2012, she performed in Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall as a part of the Adamant School of Music's 70th Anniversary Concert. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Yuval has earned various awards at McGill University, including the Grace Evelyn Tuttle Scholarship (2019, 2021) the Wirth Brass Scholarship (2019), and the Helmut Blume Scholarship (2020, 2021). She is looking forward to presenting her work on gender and brass instruments at the 2022 IWBC conference. We have an eyewitness report of intolerable disruptions. The bonus piano track on this recording is for my late wife Rachel, who died in 2018. Yuval is also a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Undergraduate Music Research. We know about the stresses women brass players can face. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. 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 login page will open in a new tab. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Rachel was Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony.. At CIM she is a member of the Symphony Orchestra, as well as multiple chamber groups. Try again later. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Or you could be grateful to Norman for providing you with so many chances to boost your self-esteem. Copyright 2023 Maintained by UVA Arts & Sciences. Born into a musical family of prominent music educators, Rachel began playing trumpet at age 8. 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. Born into a musical family of prominent music educators, Rachel began playing trumpet at age 8. Thanks, Norman for the abundantly descriptive headline, without which I would surely never have imagined this womans death to be even the slightest bit sad. Trumpeter Rachel Duncan, a native of Plymouth, Minnesota served on the faculty at the McIntire Department of Music at the University of Virginia as Assistant Professor of Trumpet where she also served as the Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony. Joined by Shelby Sender on piano, Duncan will perform masterworks such as J.S. More details can be found at this link. From 2011-2013 she served as a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. 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. Rachel was also a member of the esteemed female brass quintet, Seraph Brass. His primary teachers include Vilmos Szabadi, Arnold Steinhardt, David Salness, Ren Staar, and Gerald Fischbach. Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia, USA. After earning herdegree at Northwestern Rachel was awarded a position with the Civic Orchestra ofChicago from 2011-2013. Application Deadline: January 1, 2022Applications are now closed for the 2022 Scholarship, Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony, loyal friend, and rising trumpet star who passed away in 2018. Reading through different memories written about Rachel, her personality was fullof life very similar to her trumpet playing. credits released April 6, 2022 Personnel Info: Greg Duncan Quartet (tracks 1-4): The email does not appear to be a valid email address. At the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, apparently. This account has been disabled. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Rachel Duncan (192131792)? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. (Long ago.) 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The ensemble has recently collaborated with composer/improviser George Lewis, and performed for composers such as Phillip Glass and Christian Wolff. Trumpeter Rachel Duncan, a native of Plymouth, Minnesota served on the faculty at the McIntire Department of Music at the University of Virginia as Assistant Professor ofTrumpet where she also served as the Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony. The login page will open in a new tab. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. August 14, 2018 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. Rachel Duncan passed away on August 8, 2018. 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfNJbp7sH9s. 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. Yuval (she/her) is in her fourth year of undergraduate studies at McGill Universitys Schulich School of Music, pursuing a double major in trumpet performance and music history. 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. Rachel Serber Duncan, Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra, died on August 8, 2018, at the age of 33. Rachel served as Lecturer of Trumpet at the University of Virginia as well as principal trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Here are some photos that we've either taken or collected recently. Now Im singing at Salzburg, Boston and Carnegie share Russian singer dilemma, Salzburg Festival strips president of public role. English Devoted to chamber music as well, Duncan is a founding member of New Chicago Brass and . Rachel was a caring and sensitive soul that valued her relationships even more than music. I wonder if they have heard of her. Rachel L. (Serber) Duncan, age 33, of Charlottesville, Va., formerly of Plymouth, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. It should also be noted that her death might not have been solely the result of professional stresses. Learn more about merges. She has attended chamber music festivals such as the Apple Hill Summer Workshop (2019) as well as the Atlantic Brass Quintet Seminar (2018-2021). We love and miss this light in our lives terribly. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Sadly, that understanding has still not led to easy cures, but it can be done in many cases. All She was also the featured marimba soloist with the Charlottesville Symphony in 2006 and 2010. Please try again later. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Our staff does not correct grammar or spelling. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Ive been reading William Styrons remarkable book Darkness Visible (1990) in which he discusses his long struggles with severe depression. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Drag images here or select from your computer for Rachel Louise Serber Duncan memorial. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. In pursuit of a career in music, Rachel was awarded a full tuition scholarship tostudy at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where she earned a bachelors degree in music under the tutelage of David Bilger. She was the concert accompanist for the Washington Youth Choir from 2008-2009, and has appeared on multiple occasions with the Annapolis Chamber Players. 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. 2021 International Women's Brass Conference, all rights reserved. Music Such a talented and beautiful human being left this life. Shelby can be heard on a Centaur recording of unpublished works by Walter Gieseking, playing both solo and chamber music. Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. August 12, 2018 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. For additional information, please visithttp://music.virginia.edu/uvacms. Search above to list available cemeteries. Rachel L. (Serber) Duncan Duncan, Rachel L.(Serber) Age 33 of Charlottesville, VA. formerly of Plymouth, died August 8th . She currently maintains a private studio in Central Virginia. This website is not affiliated or sponsored in any way by Conn-Selmer, and any links that relate to the work of my department will be clearly marked. Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. The Russia bass Ildar Abdrazakov has withdrawn from, The Board of Trustees of the Salzburg Festival. Information: 434.924.3052Arts Box Office: 434.924.3376, UVA Department of Music112 Old Cabell HallP.O. As an alternate for a Fulbright Grant to Hungary, she studied during the 2010/2011 academic year under Klmn Drfi at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. Its often not so much about life as it is brain chemistry. Verify and try again. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Except, there obviously are times when that is not enough. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials are given to Mental Health Services at Minneapolis Jewish Family & Childrens Service. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Trumpeter Rachel Duncan, a native of Plymouth, Minnesota served on the faculty at the McIntire Department of Music at the University of Virginia as Assistant Professor of Trumpet where she also served as the Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony. This biannual award is given in honor of the memory of Rachel Duncan to provide support to an undergraduate brass musician to attend the International Womens Brass Conference. The book became a significant influence in the medical profession and helped change the way depression is viewed. Add to your scrapbook. She performed as guest principal trumpet of the Charleston Symphony, the Peoria Symphony and the Dubuque Symphony and performed with the trumpet sections of the PhiladelphiaOrchestra, Richmond Symphony, Illinois Symphony, Symphony in C, and The NewWorld Symphony. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. While in Chicago, Rachel was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago from 2011-2013. FAQ. 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. Hopkins 2017 Rest in peace Rachel! Stained Glass Rachel was very honored, supported and praised by her colleagues. While in Chicago, Rachel. Rachel was preceded in death by her grandparents, Grace and Jacob Serber and Joan Spanjers. Rachel was Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony.. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY, Aug. 12th at BET SHALOM CONGREGATION, 13613 Orchard Rd., Minnetonka. I think you like to post deaths and suicides because you are aware more people will click on them. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In pursuit of a career in music, Rachel was awarded a full tuition scholarship tostudy at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where she earned a bachelors degree in music under the tutelage of David Bilger. 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. Both Mary and Rachel went to @curtisinstitute together! GREAT NEWS! All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. A frequent guest soloist and principal artist with chamber and symphony orchestras throughout the region, Dr. Sender currently serves as concertmaster of the Charlottesville Symphony, Charlottesville Opera and the Virginia Consort. Suicide is a very complicated matter, and all three of these people had been out of school, and several in other schools too, for multiple 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. Her Mother. While in Chicago, Rachel was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago from 2011-2013. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Click here to add a memory to the Rachels tribute wall. Love your blogs/newsletters. Make sure that the file is a photo. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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