Mr. Larry David Musick was born January 22, 1946 in Bowdon, GA. Mr. Musick had an insatiable love for music and teaching kids how to play musical instruments. Those who knew him fondly remember his smile and sweet nature. He loved working with kids and inspiring them to reach for their dreams. His compassion made him a great teacher of music. Mr. Musick touched the lives of many of his students as well as colleagues. He was employed in the education system throughout his working years before retiring. He then worked in a music shop repairing instruments because continuing to contribute to those who loved music kept him happy. He was such an inspiration and will continue to be so for all that knew him.

Larry began his teaching career at Bowdon Elementary and Bremen Elementary Schools where he taught beginning band. Later he served as the Band Director and Assistant Principal for Carrollton Junior High School. He later went on to become Principal for Trion Elementary School, Principal for Gardner Newman Middle School, and most recently served as Principal for Long Cane Elementary School. He was a member of First Baptist Church on the Square where he served as the Orchestra Director. He was very active within the church and played the Baritone Horn with the Orchestra. His passion for music was very well known throughout his community.  He will be greatly missed but his memory will live on through all of the lives he touched.

We wanted to come up with the most appropriate way to honor the memory of such an extraordinary man. The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools and communities by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs, which gives youngsters the many benefits of music education, helping them to be better students and inspiring creativity and expression through playing music. On behalf of our family, we greatly appreciate your donations.

With Love and Gratitude,

Elise, Kyle, Lauren, Karen, Troy and Landon