Richard Morris Jacobs, Ph.D., 72, died May 31, 2007, surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph's Hospital, Bangor. The community of Orono, ME turned out in great numbers to pay their last respects to a beloved friend.
Dick was born January 9, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, the only child of Maurice Edward and Tresa Stephanie Zisk.
His first job out of college was at Mohall, ND where he lead the Mohall, ND Music Department in the winter of 1958. The woodwind quintet which he formed won the Tri-state (North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota) competition in Chicago at the 1959 Music Adjudicator's Convention. Members of the quintet included: Don Nelson, French horn, Judy Simundson, bassoon, Evelyn Rowe, oboe, David Keup, clarinet and Judy Fossum, flute. Two members of the quintet Don and Evelyn (Rowe) Nelson were able to attend his funeral.
Dick went on to become the Professor of Music at the University of Maine, School of Performing Arts for thirty-four years and retired as Professor Emeritus in 1997.
Dr. Jacobs performed with the Bangor Symphony for 39 years, 33 of which he was principal clarinetist. He also served on the Bangor Symphony Orchestra board, and conductor search committees.
At various times during his career at the University of Maine he served as Chair of the Music Department, Director and guest recitalist for the UM Summer Chamber Music School, Director of Maine Summer Youth Music, and Director UM Summer Concert Series. He played a major role as music consultant on the Building Committee for the Maine Center for the Arts.
Dr. Jacobs dedicated his life to music through performance, research, teaching, writing, administrative leadership and as a strong advocate of music education in the public schools. He is remembered by thousands of Maine music students as a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring teacher. To encourage excellence in young musicians he, with his dear friend Bob Modr, co-founded the first District Maine Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Festivals in 1975, and the following year organized the first Maine State Solo and Ensemble Festival. He continued as Director and Host of the State Festival all through the 1980's. In 1981 Richard and his wife spearheaded the creation of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra annual Maine High School Concerto Competition which continues to inspire young musicians.
In preparation for the United States Bicentennial Celebration, Dr. Jacobs and Bob Modr founded the Jeremiah Colburn Fife and Drum Corps. For two and a half years this Corps of young musicians, grade six through nine, along with parents, militia and camp followers, performed on period instruments and in authentic costumes in parades and celebrations throughout Maine and New England.
His years dedicated to music education culminated in his induction into the National Music Educator's Hall of Fame in May of 2007.
Richard was an enthusiastic sailor and served as teacher, secretary and Commander of the Penobscot Bay Sail and Power Squadron receiving awards for excellence in teaching.
Richard was a loving husband, son, father and grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Sally (Cope) Jacobs; his mother, Tresa; daughters, Stephanie Lull and husband Gregory of Portland, Maine; Jennifer Leech and husband Andrew of Chapel Hill, NC; son, Jefferson Martin Jacobs and wife Carla of Alaska; three grandchildren, Zachary Jacobs Lull, Connor Jacobs Leech and Quincy Grace Leech; uncle Chester Zisk, cousin Portia Fleetwood Bergman and husband Dave.
It could be said, that Dick lived life to its fullest, either busy teaching or having fun with family and friends at the Jacobs camp near Eastport.
His funeral service was held at 11 AM, Sat, June 9, 2007 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 234 French Street, Bangor, with Rev. John Wingert, presiding.
Dick was born January 9, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, the only child of Maurice Edward and Tresa Stephanie Zisk.
His first job out of college was at Mohall, ND where he lead the Mohall, ND Music Department in the winter of 1958. The woodwind quintet which he formed won the Tri-state (North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota) competition in Chicago at the 1959 Music Adjudicator's Convention. Members of the quintet included: Don Nelson, French horn, Judy Simundson, bassoon, Evelyn Rowe, oboe, David Keup, clarinet and Judy Fossum, flute. Two members of the quintet Don and Evelyn (Rowe) Nelson were able to attend his funeral.
Dick went on to become the Professor of Music at the University of Maine, School of Performing Arts for thirty-four years and retired as Professor Emeritus in 1997.
Dr. Jacobs performed with the Bangor Symphony for 39 years, 33 of which he was principal clarinetist. He also served on the Bangor Symphony Orchestra board, and conductor search committees.
At various times during his career at the University of Maine he served as Chair of the Music Department, Director and guest recitalist for the UM Summer Chamber Music School, Director of Maine Summer Youth Music, and Director UM Summer Concert Series. He played a major role as music consultant on the Building Committee for the Maine Center for the Arts.
Dr. Jacobs dedicated his life to music through performance, research, teaching, writing, administrative leadership and as a strong advocate of music education in the public schools. He is remembered by thousands of Maine music students as a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring teacher. To encourage excellence in young musicians he, with his dear friend Bob Modr, co-founded the first District Maine Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Festivals in 1975, and the following year organized the first Maine State Solo and Ensemble Festival. He continued as Director and Host of the State Festival all through the 1980's. In 1981 Richard and his wife spearheaded the creation of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra annual Maine High School Concerto Competition which continues to inspire young musicians.
In preparation for the United States Bicentennial Celebration, Dr. Jacobs and Bob Modr founded the Jeremiah Colburn Fife and Drum Corps. For two and a half years this Corps of young musicians, grade six through nine, along with parents, militia and camp followers, performed on period instruments and in authentic costumes in parades and celebrations throughout Maine and New England.
His years dedicated to music education culminated in his induction into the National Music Educator's Hall of Fame in May of 2007.
Richard was an enthusiastic sailor and served as teacher, secretary and Commander of the Penobscot Bay Sail and Power Squadron receiving awards for excellence in teaching.
Richard was a loving husband, son, father and grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Sally (Cope) Jacobs; his mother, Tresa; daughters, Stephanie Lull and husband Gregory of Portland, Maine; Jennifer Leech and husband Andrew of Chapel Hill, NC; son, Jefferson Martin Jacobs and wife Carla of Alaska; three grandchildren, Zachary Jacobs Lull, Connor Jacobs Leech and Quincy Grace Leech; uncle Chester Zisk, cousin Portia Fleetwood Bergman and husband Dave.
It could be said, that Dick lived life to its fullest, either busy teaching or having fun with family and friends at the Jacobs camp near Eastport.
His funeral service was held at 11 AM, Sat, June 9, 2007 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 234 French Street, Bangor, with Rev. John Wingert, presiding.
Richard Morris Jacobs, Ph.D., 72, died May 31, 2007, surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph's Hospital, Bangor. The community of Orono, ME turned out in great numbers to pay their last respects to a beloved friend.
Dick was born January 9, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, the only child of Maurice Edward and Tresa Stephanie Zisk.
His first job out of college was at Mohall, ND where he lead the Mohall, ND Music Department in the winter of 1958. The woodwind quintet which he formed won the Tri-state (North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota) competition in Chicago at the 1959 Music Adjudicator's Convention. Members of the quintet included: Don Nelson, French horn, Judy Simundson, bassoon, Evelyn Rowe, oboe, David Keup, clarinet and Judy Fossum, flute. Two members of the quintet Don and Evelyn (Rowe) Nelson were able to attend his funeral.
Dick went on to become the Professor of Music at the University of Maine, School of Performing Arts for thirty-four years and retired as Professor Emeritus in 1997.
Dr. Jacobs performed with the Bangor Symphony for 39 years, 33 of which he was principal clarinetist. He also served on the Bangor Symphony Orchestra board, and conductor search committees.
At various times during his career at the University of Maine he served as Chair of the Music Department, Director and guest recitalist for the UM Summer Chamber Music School, Director of Maine Summer Youth Music, and Director UM Summer Concert Series. He played a major role as music consultant on the Building Committee for the Maine Center for the Arts.
Dr. Jacobs dedicated his life to music through performance, research, teaching, writing, administrative leadership and as a strong advocate of music education in the public schools. He is remembered by thousands of Maine music students as a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring teacher. To encourage excellence in young musicians he, with his dear friend Bob Modr, co-founded the first District Maine Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Festivals in 1975, and the following year organized the first Maine State Solo and Ensemble Festival. He continued as Director and Host of the State Festival all through the 1980's. In 1981 Richard and his wife spearheaded the creation of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra annual Maine High School Concerto Competition which continues to inspire young musicians.
In preparation for the United States Bicentennial Celebration, Dr. Jacobs and Bob Modr founded the Jeremiah Colburn Fife and Drum Corps. For two and a half years this Corps of young musicians, grade six through nine, along with parents, militia and camp followers, performed on period instruments and in authentic costumes in parades and celebrations throughout Maine and New England.
His years dedicated to music education culminated in his induction into the National Music Educator's Hall of Fame in May of 2007.
Richard was an enthusiastic sailor and served as teacher, secretary and Commander of the Penobscot Bay Sail and Power Squadron receiving awards for excellence in teaching.
Richard was a loving husband, son, father and grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Sally (Cope) Jacobs; his mother, Tresa; daughters, Stephanie Lull and husband Gregory of Portland, Maine; Jennifer Leech and husband Andrew of Chapel Hill, NC; son, Jefferson Martin Jacobs and wife Carla of Alaska; three grandchildren, Zachary Jacobs Lull, Connor Jacobs Leech and Quincy Grace Leech; uncle Chester Zisk, cousin Portia Fleetwood Bergman and husband Dave.
It could be said, that Dick lived life to its fullest, either busy teaching or having fun with family and friends at the Jacobs camp near Eastport.
His funeral service was held at 11 AM, Sat, June 9, 2007 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 234 French Street, Bangor, with Rev. John Wingert, presiding.
Dick was born January 9, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, the only child of Maurice Edward and Tresa Stephanie Zisk.
His first job out of college was at Mohall, ND where he lead the Mohall, ND Music Department in the winter of 1958. The woodwind quintet which he formed won the Tri-state (North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota) competition in Chicago at the 1959 Music Adjudicator's Convention. Members of the quintet included: Don Nelson, French horn, Judy Simundson, bassoon, Evelyn Rowe, oboe, David Keup, clarinet and Judy Fossum, flute. Two members of the quintet Don and Evelyn (Rowe) Nelson were able to attend his funeral.
Dick went on to become the Professor of Music at the University of Maine, School of Performing Arts for thirty-four years and retired as Professor Emeritus in 1997.
Dr. Jacobs performed with the Bangor Symphony for 39 years, 33 of which he was principal clarinetist. He also served on the Bangor Symphony Orchestra board, and conductor search committees.
At various times during his career at the University of Maine he served as Chair of the Music Department, Director and guest recitalist for the UM Summer Chamber Music School, Director of Maine Summer Youth Music, and Director UM Summer Concert Series. He played a major role as music consultant on the Building Committee for the Maine Center for the Arts.
Dr. Jacobs dedicated his life to music through performance, research, teaching, writing, administrative leadership and as a strong advocate of music education in the public schools. He is remembered by thousands of Maine music students as a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring teacher. To encourage excellence in young musicians he, with his dear friend Bob Modr, co-founded the first District Maine Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Festivals in 1975, and the following year organized the first Maine State Solo and Ensemble Festival. He continued as Director and Host of the State Festival all through the 1980's. In 1981 Richard and his wife spearheaded the creation of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra annual Maine High School Concerto Competition which continues to inspire young musicians.
In preparation for the United States Bicentennial Celebration, Dr. Jacobs and Bob Modr founded the Jeremiah Colburn Fife and Drum Corps. For two and a half years this Corps of young musicians, grade six through nine, along with parents, militia and camp followers, performed on period instruments and in authentic costumes in parades and celebrations throughout Maine and New England.
His years dedicated to music education culminated in his induction into the National Music Educator's Hall of Fame in May of 2007.
Richard was an enthusiastic sailor and served as teacher, secretary and Commander of the Penobscot Bay Sail and Power Squadron receiving awards for excellence in teaching.
Richard was a loving husband, son, father and grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Sally (Cope) Jacobs; his mother, Tresa; daughters, Stephanie Lull and husband Gregory of Portland, Maine; Jennifer Leech and husband Andrew of Chapel Hill, NC; son, Jefferson Martin Jacobs and wife Carla of Alaska; three grandchildren, Zachary Jacobs Lull, Connor Jacobs Leech and Quincy Grace Leech; uncle Chester Zisk, cousin Portia Fleetwood Bergman and husband Dave.
It could be said, that Dick lived life to its fullest, either busy teaching or having fun with family and friends at the Jacobs camp near Eastport.
His funeral service was held at 11 AM, Sat, June 9, 2007 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 234 French Street, Bangor, with Rev. John Wingert, presiding.
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