Lee was such a great musician in both organ playing and choral conducting! Not everyone has the choral skills he had, combined with a personality on the podium that could command the attention and delight in volunteer singers. Handling volunteer church choirs well is a very special gift ! And his organ playing was beautiful and served not only the public, but us as well in subbing.
What a great friend, too. He was one of the great musicians in A.G.O. that I first met when I began driving here and visiting from Iowa City. I remember him being a key, welcoming figure in a day of AGO events in Evanston, that I came here for during my Iowa Doctoral struggles.
Well, I could rave on and on. Starting Organ Fest? I will be forever grateful that he included me, and that I was able to continue in it for over 30 years – an artistic privilege, and a blast of fun at the dinners afterward that he planned for us in so many different locations.
Our Lord has a very special place reserved for Lee I am sure.
