Father: Eric Charles Pollei
Mother: Emily Ada Cannon Pollei
Spouse: Elsie "Norene" Barrus Pollei
Married: 24 June 1960
Place: Salt Lake LDS Temple
Education: Bryant Jr. High | East High School | University of Utah | Eastman School of Music | Florida State University
LDS Mission: France Paris Mission
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Paul attended University of Utah, Eastman School of Music and received his Ph.D. at Florida State University. He was a member of the piano faculty at Brigham Young University, where he taught for over 40 years. Paul married Norene Barrus in 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple. His daughter, Emilie, was born in Rochester, New York, October 3, 1962 and Mark was born in Provo, Utah, October 14, 1966. His sweet wife Norene, having left this life herself, just over two months ago, clearly used her influence and chose her own birthday to bring Paul back to her as a birthday present. Paul Cannon Pollei passed away on July 18, 2013.
Religion/Associations: An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including Bishop of a BYU student ward. But he was heard to say that his favorite calling was as Primary Pianist, accompanying the children's singing. He served in the Paris, France Mission where he enjoyed the food, culture and people of Paris. In 1976, Paul founded the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, which has grown to become the second largest piano competition in the United States. He was a founding member of the American Piano Quartet and a jury member for many national and international piano competitions throughout the world. As a devoted teacher he presented workshops, lectures and master classes to numerous pianists around the globe. He was very active in the work of the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy, the Music Teachers National Association, and the World Federation of Music Competitions.
Survived By: His children, Emilie and Mark; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; grandsons, Edward and Henry; brothers, Robert and David Pollei.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and older brother, Eric.
Memoriam Wish: The family requests donations to the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation: www.bachauer.com
Family Message: "We love you, Dad. Wherever we went in the world there was bound to be someone, a stranger to us but a friend to you, who would ask, "Oh! Are you related to Paul?" People remembered you. You made an impression on people. You were an ambassador to the world. You encouraged so many young people to love, not just piano, but life. You were passionate and enthusiastic about life. You believed in the transforming power of art. You were an optimist, a demanding teacher, and a mentor and world traveler with a friend in every port. We will miss your laughter, your big hugs, infectious smile and witty banter."
Services: Edgemont LDS 21st Ward Chapel
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: East Lawn Memorial Hills
Obituary: Provo Daily Herald
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
Mother: Emily Ada Cannon Pollei
Spouse: Elsie "Norene" Barrus Pollei
Married: 24 June 1960
Place: Salt Lake LDS Temple
Education: Bryant Jr. High | East High School | University of Utah | Eastman School of Music | Florida State University
LDS Mission: France Paris Mission
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Paul attended University of Utah, Eastman School of Music and received his Ph.D. at Florida State University. He was a member of the piano faculty at Brigham Young University, where he taught for over 40 years. Paul married Norene Barrus in 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple. His daughter, Emilie, was born in Rochester, New York, October 3, 1962 and Mark was born in Provo, Utah, October 14, 1966. His sweet wife Norene, having left this life herself, just over two months ago, clearly used her influence and chose her own birthday to bring Paul back to her as a birthday present. Paul Cannon Pollei passed away on July 18, 2013.
Religion/Associations: An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including Bishop of a BYU student ward. But he was heard to say that his favorite calling was as Primary Pianist, accompanying the children's singing. He served in the Paris, France Mission where he enjoyed the food, culture and people of Paris. In 1976, Paul founded the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, which has grown to become the second largest piano competition in the United States. He was a founding member of the American Piano Quartet and a jury member for many national and international piano competitions throughout the world. As a devoted teacher he presented workshops, lectures and master classes to numerous pianists around the globe. He was very active in the work of the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy, the Music Teachers National Association, and the World Federation of Music Competitions.
Survived By: His children, Emilie and Mark; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; grandsons, Edward and Henry; brothers, Robert and David Pollei.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and older brother, Eric.
Memoriam Wish: The family requests donations to the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation: www.bachauer.com
Family Message: "We love you, Dad. Wherever we went in the world there was bound to be someone, a stranger to us but a friend to you, who would ask, "Oh! Are you related to Paul?" People remembered you. You made an impression on people. You were an ambassador to the world. You encouraged so many young people to love, not just piano, but life. You were passionate and enthusiastic about life. You believed in the transforming power of art. You were an optimist, a demanding teacher, and a mentor and world traveler with a friend in every port. We will miss your laughter, your big hugs, infectious smile and witty banter."
Services: Edgemont LDS 21st Ward Chapel
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: East Lawn Memorial Hills
Obituary: Provo Daily Herald
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
Father: Eric Charles Pollei
Mother: Emily Ada Cannon Pollei
Spouse: Elsie "Norene" Barrus Pollei
Married: 24 June 1960
Place: Salt Lake LDS Temple
Education: Bryant Jr. High | East High School | University of Utah | Eastman School of Music | Florida State University
LDS Mission: France Paris Mission
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Paul attended University of Utah, Eastman School of Music and received his Ph.D. at Florida State University. He was a member of the piano faculty at Brigham Young University, where he taught for over 40 years. Paul married Norene Barrus in 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple. His daughter, Emilie, was born in Rochester, New York, October 3, 1962 and Mark was born in Provo, Utah, October 14, 1966. His sweet wife Norene, having left this life herself, just over two months ago, clearly used her influence and chose her own birthday to bring Paul back to her as a birthday present. Paul Cannon Pollei passed away on July 18, 2013.
Religion/Associations: An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including Bishop of a BYU student ward. But he was heard to say that his favorite calling was as Primary Pianist, accompanying the children's singing. He served in the Paris, France Mission where he enjoyed the food, culture and people of Paris. In 1976, Paul founded the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, which has grown to become the second largest piano competition in the United States. He was a founding member of the American Piano Quartet and a jury member for many national and international piano competitions throughout the world. As a devoted teacher he presented workshops, lectures and master classes to numerous pianists around the globe. He was very active in the work of the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy, the Music Teachers National Association, and the World Federation of Music Competitions.
Survived By: His children, Emilie and Mark; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; grandsons, Edward and Henry; brothers, Robert and David Pollei.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and older brother, Eric.
Memoriam Wish: The family requests donations to the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation: www.bachauer.com
Family Message: "We love you, Dad. Wherever we went in the world there was bound to be someone, a stranger to us but a friend to you, who would ask, "Oh! Are you related to Paul?" People remembered you. You made an impression on people. You were an ambassador to the world. You encouraged so many young people to love, not just piano, but life. You were passionate and enthusiastic about life. You believed in the transforming power of art. You were an optimist, a demanding teacher, and a mentor and world traveler with a friend in every port. We will miss your laughter, your big hugs, infectious smile and witty banter."
Services: Edgemont LDS 21st Ward Chapel
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: East Lawn Memorial Hills
Obituary: Provo Daily Herald
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
Mother: Emily Ada Cannon Pollei
Spouse: Elsie "Norene" Barrus Pollei
Married: 24 June 1960
Place: Salt Lake LDS Temple
Education: Bryant Jr. High | East High School | University of Utah | Eastman School of Music | Florida State University
LDS Mission: France Paris Mission
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Paul attended University of Utah, Eastman School of Music and received his Ph.D. at Florida State University. He was a member of the piano faculty at Brigham Young University, where he taught for over 40 years. Paul married Norene Barrus in 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple. His daughter, Emilie, was born in Rochester, New York, October 3, 1962 and Mark was born in Provo, Utah, October 14, 1966. His sweet wife Norene, having left this life herself, just over two months ago, clearly used her influence and chose her own birthday to bring Paul back to her as a birthday present. Paul Cannon Pollei passed away on July 18, 2013.
Religion/Associations: An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including Bishop of a BYU student ward. But he was heard to say that his favorite calling was as Primary Pianist, accompanying the children's singing. He served in the Paris, France Mission where he enjoyed the food, culture and people of Paris. In 1976, Paul founded the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, which has grown to become the second largest piano competition in the United States. He was a founding member of the American Piano Quartet and a jury member for many national and international piano competitions throughout the world. As a devoted teacher he presented workshops, lectures and master classes to numerous pianists around the globe. He was very active in the work of the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy, the Music Teachers National Association, and the World Federation of Music Competitions.
Survived By: His children, Emilie and Mark; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; grandsons, Edward and Henry; brothers, Robert and David Pollei.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and older brother, Eric.
Memoriam Wish: The family requests donations to the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation: www.bachauer.com
Family Message: "We love you, Dad. Wherever we went in the world there was bound to be someone, a stranger to us but a friend to you, who would ask, "Oh! Are you related to Paul?" People remembered you. You made an impression on people. You were an ambassador to the world. You encouraged so many young people to love, not just piano, but life. You were passionate and enthusiastic about life. You believed in the transforming power of art. You were an optimist, a demanding teacher, and a mentor and world traveler with a friend in every port. We will miss your laughter, your big hugs, infectious smile and witty banter."
Services: Edgemont LDS 21st Ward Chapel
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: East Lawn Memorial Hills
Obituary: Provo Daily Herald
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
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