Paola Hopp
We are notes
Of differing tempos
On the staff if life
Some of us
Are conductors
Who lead others
In harmonies
Leading to grand finales!

We are notes
Of differing tempos
On the staff if life
Some of us
Are conductors
Who lead others
In harmonies
Leading to grand finales!
As with everyone, I deeply grieve the loss of such a vibrant, loving, delightful, talented, hard working, young man, Chris McMullen-Laird. I was his orchestra teacher at Pioneer H.S. in Ann Arbor, MI, during his time there. During his senior year, we had him conduct the orchestra at one of our final concerts. And with…
Zeke was so vivacious and so kind; even though I only knew him for brief moments— a few days with friends in Prague; coffee in Berlin— he was so easy to spend time with. He brought joy with him. I always hoped that we would end up in the same place at the same time…
I met Zeke at Dartmouth when we were both part of the symphony orchestra there. He was a lively, fun and happy guy then. It is clear that he has been much respected, loved and appreciated since. My condolences on his passing.
I’m so so sorry for Chris’s loss