Dear BMS Community,
We are deeply sad to share the passing of our beloved Theater and Finance Manager Ed Morrill on July 16, 2020 after suffering a stroke. Ed embraced and embodied everything that BMS stands for and he worked incredibly hard at forwarding our mission. He will be truly missed.
As of now, there are no plans for a memorial yet, but we will work with his family and many friends to remember and honor his truly remarkable legacy that he has left us at BMS. Affectionately often referred to as "Sir Edward" or "Uncle Edward," Ed formally joined BMS’ ranks as soon as I began my tenure in 2013, thanks to our partnership with the Brooklyn Children's Theatre. His management of BMS' theater and finances helped BMS enjoy the incredible growth that it has endured over the last six years. He was literally "Mr. Behind the Scenes." He supported everyone all the time and enjoyed doing it. Anyone that has ever stepped into the BMS theater for a performance, has Edward Morrill to thank.
Ed is survived by his live-in family: Charlie Spickler, Beth Peeler, and Kenna and Phoebe Spickler. He is also survived by his BCT family, his Pennsic family, Brooklyn College family, and of course his Brooklyn Music School family, and the countless lives he has touched over the many years of his dedicated service to our community.
Edward Morrill loved BMS. He loved the theater, the students, the music, the programs, the building, the history and the people. He truly loved us all. I look forward to working with you all in honoring Ed's legacy in the months to come and keeping his spirit alive at BMS.
Please feel free to reach out to me if any of you would like to talk about Ed or anything else. Thank you all for your support during this difficult time.
Piruz Partow,
Executive Director