Memorial services were held Sunday (Jan. 22) for BC Pops co-founder and conductor (1974-1998) David L. Agard, who passed away Jan. 20 at the age of 75. Over his long career, Agard also was an assistant conductor at Tri-Cities Opera and a conductor of the Triple Cities Welsh Chorale. A talented violinist, he performed with many regional orchestras and in the pit for local theater companies.
Here is a link to his obituary in the Press & Sun-Bulletin: http://tinyurl.com/ht3prd5. Please share your memories in the comment section of this post.