In memoriam: Carolyn Elley Long
Dear Friends,
It is with great sadness that we share with you that Carolyn Long passed away yesterday at the age of 98. It is difficult to put into words our admiration and gratitude for a woman who was the heart and the drive of the VYOA for so many years. Her tireless work had a direct impact on the lives of thousands of young musicians over the years, and on the greater musical community of Vermont due to her role in the creation of the Elley-Long Music Center. She truly believed in the value of music in a young person’s life, and for that we will be forever grateful. The VYOA would not be the amazing organization that it is today without her vision and support.
Please stay tuned as we make plans to honor her life and legacy. If you have memories and photos of Mrs. Long that you would like to share, please send them to martha@vyo.org or mail them to VYOA, 223 Ethan Allen Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446.
Click here to read Carolyn’s obituary
Click here to read the Burlington Free Press article about Carolyn
