I only today came across this notice of Doreen Muskett's passing. Like many, I owed her much for her patient and meticulous teaching of the hurdy gurdy . I count myself very fortunate to have been able to learn the instrument from her. She is well remembered. Peter Bull (http://peterbull.com)
On Tuesday, 16 December 2014 11:20:22 UTC, Michael Muskett wrote: > > Doreen Muskett, after fighting Parkinson’s for 44 years passed away an > hour ago. Her need for a teaching book has led to 3 editions and a 4th in > preparation, helping to make the hurdy-gurdy more popular in many > countries. > Doreen has recently been under gentle sedation. This morning I played to > her a French dance tune, a musette by Bach and aFrench lullaby, Fait dodo. > A few minutes later she gave up the struggle knowing I was beside her, > > Please remember that Carols are songs for accompanying a round dance, > gentle and not riotously fast. Perhaps you would dedicate such a dance in > her memory. And please collect for Parkinson’s research. > > To all my friends far and near > Happy Christmas > Michael > > . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
