Andrew Grant Withington

I'm very sorry to learn of your passing, Andrew. I was one of many who learnt much from you at a number of conducting school classes I attended, and which I have been able to apply in my continuing activity of conducting community choirs. Thanks so much for your wisdom and your friendliness.

I am very sorry to hear of Andrews passing. I had the pleasure of teaching at Cobham Intermediate School when Andrew was employed as a classroom teacher and in later years a relieving teacher. I enjoyed meeting Andrew on a daily basis, as he was always gracious, sincere, full of laughter and kindness. Thank you for being one of those very special people. Ann Lane

I was so saddened to hear of Andrew's passing. While I had not seen him for many years he was a person who featured heavily in my time at school and I have fond memories of time spent with him via drama and school productions. I send my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. I hope they take heart in the amazing legacy he has left. May he rest in eternal love and peace.

I first met an 18 year old Andrew, as our 8 year old son Alex, joined the Christchurch Boys Choir. Andrew was the conductor. We were involved with the choir for 5 happy years. Some years later, Andrew was conductor of NZSSC, when our daughter Rosanna joined the choir for two years, as a year 12 and 13 student. She was lucky enough to travel to Vancouver with Andrew and the choir during that time. Andrew has had a big musical influence on both of our children. Later, last year, Andrew and I caught up for lunch, and the very first thing that Andrew asked about, was what our children were doing, and how they were. I have just watched the live feed of Andrew's Celebration, and have learnt so much more about him. We are lucky to have known him, and to have been a small part of his wonderful contribution to the musical scene in New Zealand.