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NY-ACDA CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANN CAPONE MURPHY

Choral director and former NY-ACDA Treasurer Ann Murphy passed away on June 26, 2025. We are saddened by the loss of such a wonderful colleague, but her dedication to both our organization and our shared art will remain an inspiration to us all.

Ann served as our state Treasurer for nearly 20 years. She modeled faithfulness, grace, and kindness in all her work and teaching. She was an outstanding choral music educator, serving as the choral music instructor at Spencerport High School, where she shaped the lives of hundreds of young choral musicians. She was also an integral member of the NY-ACDA board throughout her many years with us. Recent musical highlights of her career include preparing the Spencerport High School Treble Chorus to serve as the demonstration choir for the NY-ACDA Conducting masterclass at the 2021 NYSSMA Winter Conference. Her students and colleagues will continue to remember her with fondness and admiration throughout their lives and careers.

Ann’s obituary may be found at https://bartolomeo.com/obits/ann-marie-murphy/. 

Instead of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Ann’s name to the Spencerport School Music Association, at Spencerport Central School District, 71 Lyell Ave., Spencerport, NY 14559.