I am sorry to learn of the death of local composer Moshe Budmor. Over a long life filled with notable accomplishments, Budmor was music director of the Haifa Symphony Orchestra, choral director of the 92nd St. Y, professor of music at The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College), and music director of LaShir, the Jewish community choir of Princeton. Budmor died at home on December 4 at the age of 92. As far as I know, he composed prolifically to the very end.

I had the opportunity to interview him on the eve of his 90th birthday. His was a remarkable spirit.

Budmor’s obituary on nj.com:
http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/trenton/obituary.aspx?n=moshe-budmor&pid=176792832&fhid=17127

Our interview in the Trenton Times:
http://www.nj.com/times-entertainment/index.ssf/2013/06/moshe_budmor_celebrates_90th_b.html