Jason Weintraub

[Maureen Rovegno]

We are deeply saddened to learn that Jason Weintraub, a beloved member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for 48 years, and founder and leader of the Chautauqua Community Band for 32 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. 

 

Jason’s Family will be sitting Shiva on Sunday, Nov. 27^th, starting at 11 am.  Nancy has set up a Zoom link for those who would like to participate in Memory Sharing at 3:00 pm EST:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88263932989?pwd=eVFBMHNOdGNjU2lzRjdaUUZZSTFydz09 .

Please find Jason’s obituary herewith:

Jason Barry Weintraub was born in Boston, MA, on 6/5/43.  He grew up in Gainesville, FL, graduating Gainesville High in 1961.  He was Drum Major from 1959-61.   He attended Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, NY, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in 1965.  Jason served in the Army Field Band 1968-1970, then returned to Eastman for a Master’s Degree in 1971.

Jason married Nancy on Dec. 27, 1966, in Rockville, MD.  They parented Bennett Charles (1968) and Aaron Mitchell (1971).  Jason is survived by his sons, wife Nancy, seven adorable grandchildren, and countless nephews and nieces.

Jason taught at the Emporia, KS, State University; the University of OK; and the Galloway School in Atlanta, GA.  For 25 years in Atlanta, he was a free-lance musician in Broadway Shows at the Fox Theater.

In 1972 Jason began playing English horn / 3^rd oboe in the Chautauqua Symphony, where he also served as Personnel/Business Manager for 25 years, the longest of any Personnel Manager at Chautauqua.  Jason retired from the CSO in 2019, after serving 48 years.  He founded the Chautauqua Community Band 1990-2022, celebrating July 4 and Chautauqua’s birthday every year, and spawning several other musical organizations for amateur players picking up their instruments after a break of many years.

Jason was a founding member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra League, the support organization for the Chautauqua Symphony.  He served on its Board of Directors as Member at Large from its inception in 2005 until 2017.

Jason and Nancy performed together as the Weintraub Duo.  Jason and Nancy traveled the world, starting with a trip to Europe in 1989.  Their high point was entertaining for 10 weeks a year on Celebrity Cruise ships, 2006-2009.  They also loved visiting many National Parks in the U.S.

Jason’s hobbies were tennis, pickleball, water-skiing, bike riding, and ballroom dancing.  His life was family, music, and people. 

Maureen O. Rovegno, M. Div.

Director for Religion

mrov...@chq.org | o: 716.357.6386 | c: 716-499-3350

 

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