Join us for a memorial concert to honor the legacy of David A. Jimerson.
Performers include:
Hamilton Cheifetz, cello
Julia Lee, piano
Johnny Derby, Portland State University Opera scholarship winner
Chuck Dillard, piano
Britt Doom, Portland State University Opera scholarship winner
Peter Marsh - Fest Tenor for the Frankfurt Opera, PSU alumnus
David McDade, piano
Kelley Nassief, soprano
Vanessa Jump Nelson, soprano, PSU alumna
Izaak Thoms, Portland State University Opera scholarship winner
PSU Chamber Choir alumni and current students, directed by Ethan Sperry
David A. Jimerson was a beloved vocal performance professor at Portland State University for 40 years, an Associate Professor Emeritus at PSU, and a proud PSU alumnus. Many of his students have gone on to enjoy active performing careers in opera and musical theater on stages around the world.
Professor Jimerson has been a generous and steadfast supporter of the PSU School of Music & Theater. His love for student success will live on through generations with the establishment of his legacy gift, The David A. Jimerson Vocal Scholarship Fund. This scholarship stands as a testament to his unwavering belief in nurturing talent and fostering excellence in vocal performance.
Learn more about Portland State University's School of Music & Theater.