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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

The Asheville Music School celebrates the one-year anniversary of “Piano For Fun & Relaxation” with the offering of 3 new class sections! Join other adults (16 & up) in a small group class & enjoy learning to make music in a fun-first environment that’s more relaxed than traditional piano lessons. You’ll move at your own […]

The Asheville Original Music Series is moving to Tressas. The previous venue, to put it nicely, didn’t work out. So, Tuesday – August 16 from 9 p.m. – midnight we’ll be reconvening at Tressas, downtown. Mark Guest is our first guest (no pun intended) so it should be a great night. As usual, the first […]