Ronald W. Noll
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| Name: Linda Codispoti Monformoso From: Maplewood, NJ E-mail: lmonform@aol.com |
I got to know about VLOG via the Hunter College G&S Society and I later worked backstage for one show and sang in the chorus of "Pirates" in 1971 (72?) I remember being terrified to audition, but Ron was so kind. He made us feel so calm and protected on stage, knowing he was there to take care of whatever might happen during the performances! I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. In my memories, he'll always be smiling and joking and making beautiful music.
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| Name: Eric Schwartz From: Arlington, MA E-mail: xworderic@aol.com |
I just found out today that Ron Noll had passed. I was a member of VLOG from 1968 to 1972, and I was greatly privileged to have worked with Ron, occasionally getting a minor lead, helping out with orchestrations for "Tom Jones", and even having him buy some furniture from my uncle. I moved to Boston in 1972, but I did get to see a couple of VLOG shows after that. Ron was one of the must musical people I ever met, and that includes many faculty members of the New England Conservatory. I was also shocked, originally, by the high notes he would interpolate, but what he did with the opening of the Finale of Act 1 of Gondoliers was unforgettable, especially with Sara-Ann singing the high D that he put in softly and gently. He also added a wonderful piece of counterpoint for the French Horn in "Oh My Darling, Oh My Pet", which I have tried to pass on to other productions. Ron and I used to play G&S overtures four-hands, with Ron improvising the bass line. Although I hadn't seen him in the last thirty years, I will miss him, and his wonderful arrangements of popular songs, very much.
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| Name: Conni O'Neill Keller From: Flemington, NJ E-mail: ConniGail@patmedia.net |
I became one of Ron's "cousins through marriage" 17 years ago when I married his cousin, Ricky. Although there are too many memories to list completely here, one will always stay with me and it's because of our wedding. In true musical Noll form, Ron played the organ and Sarah and Christianne sang. I'll always remember our conversation about what music to play as our guests were coming into the church. Ron said, "How about I just noodle around on the organ?" Needless to say, Ron's "noodling" was the most wonderful music and was the perfect way to begin our wedding. Sarah, Christianne and Jamie: mine prayers, as well as Rick's and Thomas' are with you always as we remember a very wonderful person. We are truly blessed to have had Ron in our lives.
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| Name: Barbara Oldham From: VLOG orchestra E-mail: quintet@rcn.com |
Well, Ron, What fun we had! We miss you for sure but your voice will resonate in our heads for a long time. Thanks for the rips! All your hornists enjoyed them and your expressions of glee when you heard us play out the cool parts. Barbara
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| Name: David Seatter From: New York City E-mail: dseatter@juno.com |
I realized that, in my previous comments, I didn't say all that I wished about Ron. Touring with him was always a delight. His invariable cheerfulness and sense of humor made our long car rides much easier. I learned so much about how to perform G & S, etc. from Ron. His knowledge and love of the works was tremendous. Sara Ann & Christianne, my heart goes out to you in your loss, but I'm sure you know from the many comments in this guestbook how much Ron was loved and respected.
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| Name: David Seatter From: New York City E-mail: dseatter@juno.com |
I had the honor of working with Ron for several years, touring with the Manhattan Savoyards in G & S and other light operas. It was always so encouraging as a performer to see Ron's face beaming up from the orchestra pit. We had lots of fun. I particularly loved doing the encores on the Bell trio when, as Sir Joseph, I got to "shoot" Ron. He always "died" spectacularly. Most importantly, of course, his musicianship was always supurb. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. I had always hoped that we might get a chance to do one more show together. Alas, it wasn't to be.
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| Name: Donald Westwood From: Jacksonville, FL and NYC E-mail: donwestwood@bellsouth.net |
Ron helped me at an early point in my directing career by explaining the difference between a director and a "stager," as he put it. Ron encouraged me by saying he believed I had the intelligence and drive to be a true director. It meant a lot to me at the time. Still does.
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| Name: Tara Kavanagh From: Northport, NY E-mail: tara_kavanagh@yahoo.com |
I performed in the Pirates of Penzance in 2003. It was my first opera experience in NYC and I am very greatful for the time spent in rehearsal and on stage. Although I am sad to hear of Ron's passing it is wonderful to see how much of a positive impact he had on an artistic community that is too often removed from the joy and seriousness of the craft as well as the humanity of it all. It is unfortunate for me that I was unable to spend more time under his guidance but the little time I had is remembered fondly. He was so jolly.
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| Name: Bob Etherington From: London UK E-mail: robert@spokenwordltd.com |
Arriving in NY, alone and knowing nobody, in 1994 I rapidly found VLOG. Therefore, by implication, I also found Ron. At my first audition, this wiley, pitch perfect musicician actually took a chance, together with the other members of the casting commitee and offered me (flat untrained baritone)a part. Despite his regular admonition 'I will NOT teach you to sing the part!', he actually DID (on the QT). So for the first time in 43 years I sang and held my own tune in the various multi-part songs in 'Sorcerer'. Thanks Ron. (and thanks for those great aftershow party singalongs....especially the 19th Century London "Music Hall" songs which you also knew perfectly. Where? How? Bi Ron!
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| Name: Mary-Louise & John Barker From: The Philbeach Society, London E-mail: jabarker151@aol.com |
We had the good fortune to join the Philbeach Society back in the ‘70s. This, coupled with John’s being an employee of British Airways, has meant we have made many trips over to New York to take part in one of the British-American Light Opera Exchanges, to see a VLOG show, or otherwise to meet up with our VLOG friends. We’ve known Ron since the first BALOE over here in the UK in 1976 and were so very sorry to hear the news. Possibly our most treasured memory of him was during a performance at FIT of ‘HMS Pinafore’ some years ago. We were sitting just a few rows from the front and Ron had noticed we were there. When the ‘He is an Englishman!’ song began he turned round from the conductor’s rostrum and gave us a broad grin. We felt really honoured. What a wonderful moment! We and all those in Philbeach who knew him will miss him greatly. Our sincerest condolences to Sara-Ann and family.
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