In Memoriam
Rachel Duncan

The Charlottesville Symphony family mourns the loss of Rachel Duncan who passed away on August 8th. Rachel joined the orchestra as Principal Trumpet in 2015 and was also the Lecturer in Trumpet at the University of Virginia.

She was a gifted musician, a wonderful colleague and a cherished friend to many of us.

A memorial service will be held at Old Cabell Hall on Sunday, September 2, at 3:00pm. It will be followed by a reception at the Municipal Arts Center, 119 5th Street SW, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902. All who wish to share in this time of remembrance and celebration of Rachel’s life are welcome.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville SPCA, Mental Health America, or the Kennerly and Lucille Digges Principal Trumpet Chair Endowment Fund at the Charlottesville Symphony Society, P.O. Box 4206, Charlottesville, VA 22905.
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. - Victor Hugo

We will make music with memories of Rachel forever woven into our hearts.