We have only one more chance to see H. Robert Williams in action as the conductor of the Pleasanton Community Concert Band. This Sunday, Bob will raise his baton like a magic wand for a final time to transform the individual members.
Virginia McFann, 88, died on Dec. 26 following a brief illness.
Serving as one of the longest-running members of the Livermore-Amador Symphony (LAS) â playing in its first concert in 1963 â McFann was a violinist and the symphonyâs orchestra manager. She also was hired as a teacher with a degree in history from UCLA, a special education aid in Livermore, a proud member of the American Association of University Women and a founding member of the LA Symphony and the Association of California Symphony orchestras.
But it was McFannâs spirit, spunk and independence that her loved ones remember most.
âShe was a great companion and a real firecracker,â said longtime friend and fellow symphony member Judy Eckart. âWhen I first became involved with the LAS, I was told, âIf you have any questions, ask Virginia McFann. She has all the answers.â And she did.â