The Rivers School Conservatory

Bruce Coppock – the cellist, orchestra executive, and RSC chamber music luminary – leaves behind scores of colleagues, collaborators, and students who counted him a friend. “This nuance gets lost when we talk about Bruce as a giant in our field,” offered Jon Limbacher, who succeeded Coppock as managing director and president of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. “What was …

Bruce Coppock’s tenure at The Rivers School Conservatory was short, but his impact was mighty. “He pushed us to think big and be ambitious,” said RSC Director Gabriella Sanna. “He provided an example of being bold and going for it,” said Ronald Lowry, a longtime member of the RSC cello and chamber music faculty. The RSC community now grieves this …