Larry Gordon .
The Marshfield resident played a key role in the revival of shape note choral singing, and brought it around the world. He ran , was instrumental in the beginning of the Onion River Arts Council, and had an unparalleled skill for bringing people together in community.
He died on Tuesday, following a bicycle accident on Nov. 1. He was 76.
In honor of Larry, VPR鈥檚 Anna Van Dine assembled a chorus of voices:
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"He's got fabulous eyebrows and sparkly eyes and a booming bass voice and a sly smile." 鈥� Suzannah Park, Village Harmony music teacher
"He was an amazing presence ... just standing next to him was like electricity." 鈥� Justine Cavacas, Stockbridge
"If it weren't for Larry, I might have lived the rest of my life believing that I wasn't musical, and I'm so grateful to him." 鈥� Sam Zegas, San Francisco
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