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Honoring Life of Alexander Spycher

Written by David Brown
Sunday, 06 September 2009 14:58
Honoring Alexander Spycher (1987-2009) The George Fox University community mourns the loss of Alexander David Francois Spycher, a transfer student from Mt. Hood Community College. Alexander, 21, unexpectedly passed away around 6 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3. He was living in campus housing and woke up early in the morning with chest pains and was taken to Providence Newberg Medical Center by emergency medical personnel. George Fox University President Robin Baker, Vice President of Student Life Brad Lau and other university officials were alerted and immediately went to the hospital to meet with family members. Lau informed George Fox students and employees of Alexander's death via e-mail on Thursday morning. "Our hearts ache for his family and friends," he wrote. "Please keep them in your prayers as well as his housemates here on campus." Because of federal privacy laws, the university does not plan to release any further medical information. Alexander was a talented musician who studied under noted Portland woodwind instructor Joe Wimmer and had received a music scholarship to play clarinet in the George Fox Symphonic Band. He had enrolled for the fall semester and had been on campus for less than a week. "He was really friendly and had a beautiful smile," said Pat Vandehey, the director of the George Fox Symphonic Band. "We were looking forward to getting to know him." Alexander planned to major in either international studies or history at George Fox. After graduating from Clackamas High School in 2005, Alexander enrolled in Mt. Hood Community College. He was the band manager and alto saxophonist for the Green Machine Jazz Ensemble. His immediate family includes his parents, Pierre and Karen Spycher; his two brothers, Johen Pierre and Nicholas; and his sister Briele. "If I have any words of advice, I would tell you to trust yourself and your dreams, never let any person take your dreams away, for at points in your life, dreams are the only thing you will have left." - Alexander Spycher The university honored Alexander Thursday, Sept. 3, during a 9 p.m. worship service in the Cap and Gown Room in the Student Union Building. Attendees were given the opportunity to sign a large card that will be delivered to the Spycher family. Memories and condolences also may be shared at the George Fox University Facebook site.
Last Updated on Sunday, 06 September 2009 15:04

Hello People!

Written by Alex Spycher
Friday, 05 June 2009 19:05
I just wanted to apologize to all our website viewers for not updating the website soon enough. The Green Machine Jazz Ensemble has some interesting things approaching this summer, most of them are secret, so you will have to wait to find out what they are. Keep watching our calendar for upcoming performances and if you have any suggestions for the Green Machine, please feel free to email the band manager. Thank You, Alexander - Band Manager
Last Updated on Friday, 05 June 2009 19:10

Hollywoood was GREAT!

Written by Alex Spycher
Sunday, 01 March 2009 11:35
The Oscar Night America Party at the Hollywood Theater was delightful. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend the event to anyone who likes the Oscars. There were some very interesting people present at the Oscars, which made the night enjoyable. I believe the night was very successful in supporting Film Action Oregon, allowing aspiring movie producers in the Portland area to start and keep their films in production. In the United State, there is a feeling to reach out and help people. The Green Machine Jazz Ensemble is trying to support as many people and organizations as we can. We play our music in the support of people trying to reach their dreams. I believe it is real important that music needs to be played during the economic hard times. During the Great Depression, swing music was what made people happy and got them by. In America, we are in another economic hard place, so our swing will allow people to think of the better days of the past, and the better days to some. Alexander Spycher - Band Manager
Last Updated on Sunday, 01 March 2009 12:04

Jazz Night At Borders

Written by Alex Spycher

Monday, 09 March 2009 19:40

This is going to be one night of great classic jazz music. We have two guest artists that are going to be performing with The Green Machine Jazz Ensemble. The first is a trumpet player named Codi Millhollon and the second is a pianist named Vahagn Khatchatrian. Both these musicians are going to jazz things up a little in Borders at Gresham Station. The date is for this Saturday, the 14th of March. We will be performing from 7-9pm in the cafe part of the store. There is seating available, coffee to drink, and music to fill the ears. Dancing is always acceptable, so bring those dancing shoes. The Green Machine Jazz Ensemble hopes to see you there.

Thank You,

Alexander Spycher - Band Manager

Hollywood On the Mind

Written by Alex Spycher

Sunday, 08 February 2009 17:28

The Green Machine Jazz Ensemble has been asked to do a special performance for Oscar Night America at the Hollywood Theater on Sandy Blvd. This is going to be a very exciting performance supporting Film Action Oregon. For ore information you can visit the Oscar Night America website at http://www.hollywoodtheatre.org/engaging/ONA2009MainPage.html.

In other news, the Green Machine is exploring different venues of music and the meaning of music to society as a whole. If you have and ideas or suggestions on what music is to you personally, please contact Alexander Spycher by finding the CONTACT tab on the website. Have a wonderful week and keep music alive!

Thank You,

Alexander Spycher - Band Manager

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