Dear Jos,
Happy 90th Birthday! Today is your special day that your family, friends and students celebrate you, and the richness you have shared with all of us during your 90 years. In the early 1980s before I had even met you, your influence was apparent through the guidance I received from your students Konnie Saliba and Judy Sills. They inspired me to study with you personally and I am so thankful they did.
Your gift to me has been an understanding of the depth and goodness that quality music education can bring to the world. I have many fond memories of you – your sense of humour, your intellect and your mentorship which challenged me to do my best. I am very grateful for knowing you.
Colette Bischoff, Retired music teacher, Saskatoon Saskatchewan
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