Forum Professional Harpists: Dale Barco

I just received word that California harp technician Dale Barco died last night. This is very sad. For decades Dale was the go-to guy for anything and everything to do with harp maintenance and regulation. In many ways he was my mentor. I will miss him terribly.

Carl, losing a mentor is a very difficult thing. One of mine was actually not in the harp world- Lloyd "Bud" Tygett, director of our local ballet company for decades, was one of the most amazing and talented people I ever had the privilege to learn from. I always forget just how incredible his theatrical and musical knowledge was until I'm involved in a stage project or creative endeavor; I am shocked to see that what I've come up with is just like what he would have done! My sympathy to you and to his family.