Montpelier, VT
Louis Joseph Moyse, age 94, died at the Central Vermont Hospital in Montpelier VT on July 30, 2007. He was the son of Marcel and Celine (Gautreau) Moyse, and was born in Schrvengin, Netherlands on August 14, 1912. He received his first prize from the Paris Conservatory in 1932. He was part of the internationally known "Moyse Trio", co-founder of the Marlboro Music Festival, and co-founder of The Brattleboro Music Center.
Louis made his career as a flutist, pianist, composer, and conductor as well as being a pedagogue, teaching both flute and piano.
His 80 years of contribution to the music world is of astounding proportions. Louis's composing, adapting, transcribing, and editing included more than 170 works. His Ballad of Vermont was his largest composition and is very well known in the music world.
Louis is survived by his wife Janet White Moyse , whom he married in 1974. Also surviving are 4 stepchildren, Pamela A. Gast of Phoenix, AZ., Heather A. Edenhofer, of Flagstaff, AZ, Melody A. Brooks, of Bainbridge Island, Wa, and Blane Allen of Marblehead, Ma. He had 4 children from his first marriage; 2 sons, Michel Moyse of Brattleboro, VT, Claude Moyse of Altamont, NY and 2 daughters. He also leaves a sister and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
There will be no funeral service. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If you would like, contributions could be made in Louis Moyses' name to the American Heart Association.