The Asheville Music School

With Deep Gratitude

We would like to take a moment to express once more a deep gratitude for all of the well wishes, condolences, prayers, thoughts and help that has been sent our way directly, indirectly and in unexpected ways over this last week. There is no way that we can begin to count the many kind thoughts that have been expressed. It is truly a humbling experience.

Anne Coombs & Avery Parker

More Sorrow than one Week can Contain

Last Saturday left our community with more sorrow than the passing of Paul Thorpe. Saturday afternoon there was a car accident that claimed the life of a talented young violinist, Emily Eliot-Gaines. I mentioned her at our faculty meeting Monday morning and a couple of our instructors have had her as a student. Another instructors son was dating her and she was very close to their family.

This weekend of course, (Saturday December 10th at 1PM) is the memorial service for Paul Thorpe.

I would like you to remember the family of Emily Eliot-Gaines as well and keep in mind that a memorial service for her will be next Saturday, December 17th at 3PM. This service will also be held at the Unitarian Church.

Grief Counseling

We have scheduled a couple of times for grief counseling at the downtown location. We have had a very generous offer of this service. This is specifically for instructors and students of Paul (and families). I have just sent out emails to the instructors and students families about this. If for some reason you have not received information and would like to, please call the school at 828-252-6244 and we will give you the details.

Reminder about Saturdays Service

We’re looking for a little more help for Saturdays service for Paul. There are still 5 slots open for those that may be able to bring finger foods for after the service. http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=GRMT4270

Please pass this along to anyone that may be able to help.

Thanks!

Update: December 9th

It looks as though all the slots for this are taken. Thank you ALL!

Finger Food Coordination for after Pauls Service Saturday

Passing along a message from Paige Gilchrist, the mother of one of Paul’s students. The service will be 1PM Saturday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, Asheville , NC 28801

Friends,

The Asheville Music School community has been invited to provide sweet finger foods for the reception following Paul’s service. We need 15 platters (each to include 20 servings) of home-baked cookies, muffins, bars, etc. Only items that can be eaten without plates and utensils, please. If you’d like to contribute, simply sign up at http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=GRMT4270. Please deliver to the church reception hall when you arrive.

Many thanks,

Paige Gilchrist

WLOS 13 news story Remembering Paul Thorpe

For those that missed it, WLOS has a nice video segment about remembering Paul Thorpe. They stopped by the school Monday afternoon. http://wlos.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wlos_vid_6132.shtml

Service Arrangements for Paul Thorpe

Arrangements for Paul Thorpe:
Service details thus far:
Saturday, December 10, at 1:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville
1 Edwin Place
… Asheville, NC 28801

Church phone#/web site.
828-254-6001
www.uuasheville.org

I feel sure Paul would’ve greatly appreciated donations to the following if anyone is moved to do so:

Asheville Piano Forum
http://www.aapf.ws/donate

UPDATED CONTACT INFO
Asheville Area Piano Forum
c/o Ronald Gordon, Treasurer
144 Kalmia Drive
Asheville, NC 28804

AND

Manna Food Bank
mannafoodbank.org/

627 Swannanoa River Road Asheville, NC 28805-2445
(828) 299-3663