TROCADERO ORCHESTRA PROFILE
On 18-Feb-08, at 10:52 PM, Lisa Anderson wrote:
 
Dear Friends,
 
I'm writing this evening to share the unfortunate news that our beloved Harlan passed away this morning. He died peacefully at home with his dear wife Mara, and his youngest daughter Louisa by his side. In the days leading up to his passing he rested comfortably in his own bed and enjoyed the comapny and music provided by close loved ones.
 
Although modest, frugal and humble.. his passing will create a large void within the music community and the hearts of many.
 
It's been requested that no flowers be sent, please. Mara will be arranging a way for anyone wanting to send an offering, so that it may be directed to something more meaningful to Harlan. Details will follow.
 
There will be a gathering organized to celebrate his life. Details for this are also undetermined but will be sent out at the soonest opportunity. I'd like to share Harlan's perspective of this.. in his own words.. "Oh yes, the funeral... there will be none! ... you could maybe throw a lively, upbeat party or two. Lots of drinks and music and hilarity. My friends love to tell funny stories at my expense... with suitable lubrication for priming... Be sure to bring a tape recorder. Wish I could be there. Umm, maybe I will!" ~ Harlan
 

HARLAN GREEN
Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute


In September of 1945, a 15-year-old farm boy from Dewberry, Alberta became a flutist in the fledgling Edmonton Philharmonic Orchestra.

After a 40-year career as the principal flute player with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Harlan has "retired" to the good life -- occasional solo performances, clinic work, master classes, and as the anchor to the big band sax section of Edmonton's Trocadero Orchestra.

 

The culmination of 40 years as a classical flute player is Harlan's CD "In his field".