I want to write about Sean's kindness. When I auditioned for the MGP at age 60, a high school chorus singer , never even having even heard of the group, he accepted me. The next five years were bliss for me. Never learned so much about music; never had so much fun.
He was my favorite teacher at Haverford, My favorite place in the school was the music room. I left school the year after I graduated out of the boys choir. I next saw him almost 30 years to the day at a concert he conducted at The Church of Redeemer. He, thrust out a hand and said, "John Pearlstein, I haven't seen you since you were this high, How are you". .. I can't believe he is no longer with us.
Late December 2009 and I just found out about Sean's passing from the Haverford School Magazine. I can't believe it. Sean came to Haverford in 1969 and started a boys choir of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. I was in 4th grade and in his first choir. He told us stories of Hungry, of life, and of music. He taught me to sing. I was one of the sopranos, "canaries" He called us. We sang for our school, we sang at other schools, and we even pressed a record. (to be continued)
I am just now finding of his passing. My heart is heavy. Back in the early 1990's I sang for him in the Choral Arts Society and will never forget his amazing talent as a singer, conductor and more uniquely his ability to to whistle any melody. He was an amazing man who had a great impact upon my life as a young singer. He will be sadly missed by so many. -Gerald Blanchard, Battle Creek, MI
I wasn't part of Sean's music family, but back in the 80s when I lived in PHL,I'd always catch a bus to visit family on Xmas Eve. Sean sat by me in 1980.We had a riot talking about growing up in the same small town. Xmas 1981, by chance, we were on that same bus! Long story short--it became an annual tradition. We often ran into each other in Philly over the years until I moved to LA in 88. I know he was a master musician, but I'll always remember him for the laughs we shared. He's missed!
From Belgium. I remember Sean from the Choir Festival in Veszprém (Hungary). We stayed in the same little kind panzio and we had several short talks together. I'm sorry about this sad news...
I remember Sean well from his days as a teacher at Haverford School. I only recently became aware of his passing.
I was somewhat stunned to find at 1:06 a picture in this video of Sean conducting choir practice at Haverford -- and there I am leaning forward in my chair.
He was truly a gifted and incredible teacher and musician.
A recap of Sean's memorial service for those wh couldn't be there: watch?v=77JcDpUgYYk
theswampqueens 2 years ago
I want to write about Sean's kindness. When I auditioned for the MGP at age 60, a high school chorus singer , never even having even heard of the group, he accepted me. The next five years were bliss for me. Never learned so much about music; never had so much fun.
Elizabeth Kolowrat
elizakolo 2 years ago
He was my favorite teacher at Haverford, My favorite place in the school was the music room. I left school the year after I graduated out of the boys choir. I next saw him almost 30 years to the day at a concert he conducted at The Church of Redeemer. He, thrust out a hand and said, "John Pearlstein, I haven't seen you since you were this high, How are you". .. I can't believe he is no longer with us.
jpearl01 2 years ago
Late December 2009 and I just found out about Sean's passing from the Haverford School Magazine. I can't believe it. Sean came to Haverford in 1969 and started a boys choir of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. I was in 4th grade and in his first choir. He told us stories of Hungry, of life, and of music. He taught me to sing. I was one of the sopranos, "canaries" He called us. We sang for our school, we sang at other schools, and we even pressed a record. (to be continued)
jpearl01 2 years ago
I am just now finding of his passing. My heart is heavy. Back in the early 1990's I sang for him in the Choral Arts Society and will never forget his amazing talent as a singer, conductor and more uniquely his ability to to whistle any melody. He was an amazing man who had a great impact upon my life as a young singer. He will be sadly missed by so many. -Gerald Blanchard, Battle Creek, MI
k0229071 2 years ago
I wasn't part of Sean's music family, but back in the 80s when I lived in PHL,I'd always catch a bus to visit family on Xmas Eve. Sean sat by me in 1980.We had a riot talking about growing up in the same small town. Xmas 1981, by chance, we were on that same bus! Long story short--it became an annual tradition. We often ran into each other in Philly over the years until I moved to LA in 88. I know he was a master musician, but I'll always remember him for the laughs we shared. He's missed!
garyinla69 2 years ago 2
I too remember Sean from his days at Haverford School
ROCKTINKLE 2 years ago 2
From Belgium. I remember Sean from the Choir Festival in Veszprém (Hungary). We stayed in the same little kind panzio and we had several short talks together. I'm sorry about this sad news...
Sojrotce 2 years ago 2
Thank you Joe, from the bottom of my heart. Words cannot fully express my gratitude.
bill deibler
willjammski 2 years ago 3
I remember Sean well from his days as a teacher at Haverford School. I only recently became aware of his passing.
I was somewhat stunned to find at 1:06 a picture in this video of Sean conducting choir practice at Haverford -- and there I am leaning forward in my chair.
He was truly a gifted and incredible teacher and musician.
gizmoitus 2 years ago 3