I regret that I did not make the effort to talk with Naegeli the past few years. As an aspiring young pianist in Lincoln back in the 1950s, Naegeli gave me much attention in Lincoln and Estes Park at Rocky Ridge Music Center. While I did not select music for a career, I will never forget the musical experiences I had with Naegeli. She was an excellent musician in my judgement with a knack for communicating with students. Her life was a blessing for enumerable students and friends. Her family can feel comforted in having shared her life with them, as I do. Bill Gingles

- Bill Gingles, Berwyn, PA

Mrs Metcalf I will never forget the memories we have spent together playing the piano, I hope you rest in peace forever ,I miss you so much. I know you are safe in the arms of Jesus.God Bless you until we meet again.

- Wennie A. Rodriguez, Beaufort, SC

Naegeli will most certainly be missed by the music community. I speak for the entire Savannah Music Teachers Assoc. in mourning her passing. She was an icon to us all. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Roger E. Byrd, Pooler, GA

My thoughts and prayers go to the family. Naegeli brought such joy love and peace to all of us that there is no way to consider her passing as anything else but an ecclipes of the spirit as we mourn her passing. I loved that lady.

- nicholas costrini, savannah, GA

Mrs. Metcalf, thank you so much for teaching me to truly love music! I will always remember how you taught me to make circles with my wrists while playing piano to make it sound gentler and more musical...

- Rachael Tao, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Metcalf, I wish I could go back in time. Being with you was always so much fun. You had the most incredible stories and could always make me laugh. Playing piano duets with you were the best experiences ever, and I miss you so much!

- Patti Tao, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Metcalf was a wonderful woman. We admired her talent. It was amazing that she was still teaching piano. Music was her passion,and she will be missed by both me and my staff.

- Dr. Paul M. Horovitz, Savannah, GA

Naegeli was a most amazing musician, pianist, and pedagogue. Her passion for, and love of, music, her dedication to her students and her art were extraordinary. I was so privileged through the years to have the opportunity to witness first-hand her teaching, and to hear her remarkable students. She was the soul of integrity and a passionate advocate for the art of the piano. We have lost a truly amazing friend, artist, pedagogue, and pianist. Her influence will go with me throughout my life. My deepest sympathy to Sherrill, Ann, Jim, and the family.

- Kevin Hampton, Cape Girardeau, MO

Naegeli will be greatly missed by all of the music teachers throughout Georgia. She has been an inspiration to many of us through the years. My sincere sympathy to all her family.

- sandy yeargan, Rome, GA

Gone from your sight but never your memory, gone from your touch but never your heart. With deepest sympathy...

- Lynda Chu, Savannah, GA

Naegeli will be greatly missed and loved in our memories of this fine musician and person. We wish the family God's peace and comfort at this difficult time.

- Ellie Feibish, Decatur, GA

An outstanding teacher of students and teachers. Her Evaluation Clinic in Savannah MTA was great. I teach and served with her from 1993-1999 in several musical factions. I greatly admired her and all she contributed to MUSIC!!!

- Glenda R. Potts, Rome, GA

Naegeli will be greatly missed - but never forgotten. Her influence extends in an abundance of directions. A true musical legend...

- Jackie Reed, Fayettevill, GA

I’ve been taught by Mrs. Metcalf for 6 years, and she was a wonderful teacher. She was always kind and patient with her teaching. Condolences to the family she left behind. May her love of music be shared by all of us! ----- Angela Young I really miss Mrs. Metcalf. She is very nice. I never thought this would happen. I am very sad. I have only been playing piano for two years with her… ----- Alysa Young Mrs. Metcalf gave the last classes to my two daughters on July 7th. She looked full of vigor and played piano with both of my kids. As usual, she always encouraged my kids to play piano better. She was not only teaching kids the skills but also supporting them with the spirits. She was teaching with her heart… Whenever the music sound of piano rises, we will think of Mrs. Metcalf…

- Fen Li, Savannah, GA

Aunt Naegeli visited us nearly every christmas in Spokane; she loved us as if we were her own children. She always gave so much of herself in the gifts she provided our family; gifts that told the story of her life, her memories, and her many experiences and life lessons. She was never without a funny saying about lifes' many trials and tribulations. To her, they always had a silver lining. Her hugs were genuine and full of happiness. We will miss her terribly, and cant wait to see her again in her glory with the Angels.

- Tom Pratt, Spokane, WA

Your talents and wit will be missed. I was honored to be the SMTA President when you became the MTNA Teacher of the Year - like I had something to do with that!

- Donna Dasher, Richmond Hill, GA

Naegeli was a wonderful friend and truly remarkable woman who lived and breathed music wherever she was. In the last decade or so of her life she was in almost constant pain from multiple maladies, yet she still got up every morning and lovingly, patiently, taught as many as 60 piano students a week, frequently from early morning to late evening. She had no children of her own but over her 70 years of teaching she started at age 11 was the musical mother of hundreds of young musicians and mentor to almost as many adult students. Her legacy to the world of classical piano music is HUGE! How lucky we were to have her! My condolences to Sherrill, Jim, and Ann. I will miss her.

- Sally Dayton, Savannah, GA

Naegeli was a wonderful friend and truly remarkable woman who lived and breathed music wherever she was. In the last decade or so of her life she was in almost constant pain from multiple maladies, yet she still got up every morning and lovingly, patiently, taught as many as 60 piano students a week, frequently from early morning to late evening. She had no children of her own but over her 70 years of teaching she started at age 11 was the musical mother of hundreds of young musicians and mentor to almost as many adult students. Her legacy to the world of classical piano music is HUGE! How lucky we were to have her! My condolences to Sherrill, Jim, and Ann. I will miss her.

- Sally Dayton, Savannah, GA

Naegeli was a teacher, a friend, and a continuing inspiration to me from the time I was her student at Wesleyan until last week when I visited her in her home in Savannah. During that visit she shared her recital program with me, telling me about each student as if they were her own children. In a sense I have lost a spiritual mother. I know that heavenly choirs are singing at her homecoming and wish for her God's eternal peace.

- Pamela Smith, Atlanta, GA

Naegeli was an inspiration to many students and musicians. I will always remember her making trips into the piano store and leaving with piles of books - her 'weakness' she called it, like a kid in a candy store. Condolences to her family.

- Elizabeth Van Hoy, Savannah, GA

A beautiful and wonderful person. She was an extraordinary teacher and musician. This lady was incapable of making a bad or unmusical sound. She brought the true Russian School of Piano to many of us and we will be forever grateful. She touched all of our lives in a big way. She is loved and will be missed. I will forever remember lessions with her - she was 'one of a kind' - she gave insight into her art that few can ever see.

- Andrew T. Sheils, Jr. M.D., Savannah, GA

Naegeli and I were good friends when at Indiana, working on our master's degrees in piano. She, in fact, was one of my attendants in my wedding in 1960. We stayed in contact for many years following Indiana, but those contacts in the last few years had become fewer and fewer. I am today remembering some really good times and laughs we had, lo those many years ago. Rest in peace, Naegeli. With love, Mona

- Mona Standridge Preuss, Kansas City, MO

You were an amazing lady. Thank you for teaching our son Jacob the beauty of music. You will be always in our hearts. We love you.

- Mai Friedman, villanova, PA

Such a great person and teacher.She will be missed and thought of often.God speed,prayers to the family.

- DWAYNE,SIRIWAN&ANDREW SIMPSON, SAVANNAH, GA

Mrs. Metcalf was an unwavering part of our family for the last 25 years. We will miss her terribly, but we will always remember the wonderful musical and life lessons she taught us.

- Maji, Burlington, VT

I played with Mrs. Metcalf for 7 years. She was an amazing teacher. She pulled me out of my shy shell and pushed my boundaries as a musician. She was exceptionally supportive and came with her students to every piano competition. I will not forget those 3 hours drives to Athens, GA so we, her students, could play our 3 minute piece- total time in Athens maybe an hour- then head back home for another 3 hours. I will also never forget her patience as she sat with me as I prepared for my two-hour long senior recital. She was an amazing, loving teacher and a big part of who I am today.

- Kristy Chu, Savannah, GA

I took with Ms. Metcalf all through highschool. She was my reason and my inspiration for continuing on with music in college. I will never forget all the amazing things she taught me, or all the time we spent together. She was truly the most loving, dedicated, and passionate teacher I've ever met. She became an integral part of my family in a very short time. I will always treasure the memories and the time I had with her, as I know all of her students will. Whether it was traveling to competitions, or just staying at the house for a lesson till almost 10 p.m. at night. She will be dearly, dearly missed.

- Caitlin Dowling, , GA

There is another musical angel in heaven! Neageli will be greatly missed by her students, friends and family. She was a wonderful inspiration to my daughter during the 10 years she taught her.

- Donna Hamm, Savannah, GA

She was a wonderful woman; sympathies to her family.

- sarah schenkman, , GA

Naegeli was a superb piano teacher and a kind a gracious person. She will be missed.

- rhonda hinson, sylvania, GA

I regret that I did not make the effort to talk with Naegeli the past few years. As an aspiring young pianist in Lincoln back in the 1950s, Naegeli gave me much attention in Lincoln and Estes Park at Rocky Ridge Music Center. While I did not select music for a career, I will never forget the musical experiences I had with Naegeli. She was an excellent musician in my judgement with a knack for communicating with students. Her life was a blessing for enumerable students and friends. Her family can feel comforted in having shared her life with them, as I do. Bill Gingles

- Bill Gingles, Berwyn, PA

Mrs Metcalf I will never forget the memories we have spent together playing the piano, I hope you rest in peace forever ,I miss you so much. I know you are safe in the arms of Jesus.God Bless you until we meet again.

- Wennie A. Rodriguez, Beaufort, SC

Naegeli will most certainly be missed by the music community. I speak for the entire Savannah Music Teachers Assoc. in mourning her passing. She was an icon to us all. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Roger E. Byrd, Pooler, GA

My thoughts and prayers go to the family. Naegeli brought such joy love and peace to all of us that there is no way to consider her passing as anything else but an ecclipes of the spirit as we mourn her passing. I loved that lady.

- nicholas costrini, savannah, GA

Mrs. Metcalf, thank you so much for teaching me to truly love music! I will always remember how you taught me to make circles with my wrists while playing piano to make it sound gentler and more musical...

- Rachael Tao, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Metcalf, I wish I could go back in time. Being with you was always so much fun. You had the most incredible stories and could always make me laugh. Playing piano duets with you were the best experiences ever, and I miss you so much!

- Patti Tao, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Metcalf was a wonderful woman. We admired her talent. It was amazing that she was still teaching piano. Music was her passion,and she will be missed by both me and my staff.

- Dr. Paul M. Horovitz, Savannah, GA

Naegeli was a most amazing musician, pianist, and pedagogue. Her passion for, and love of, music, her dedication to her students and her art were extraordinary. I was so privileged through the years to have the opportunity to witness first-hand her teaching, and to hear her remarkable students. She was the soul of integrity and a passionate advocate for the art of the piano. We have lost a truly amazing friend, artist, pedagogue, and pianist. Her influence will go with me throughout my life. My deepest sympathy to Sherrill, Ann, Jim, and the family.

- Kevin Hampton, Cape Girardeau, MO

Naegeli will be greatly missed by all of the music teachers throughout Georgia. She has been an inspiration to many of us through the years. My sincere sympathy to all her family.

- sandy yeargan, Rome, GA

Gone from your sight but never your memory, gone from your touch but never your heart. With deepest sympathy...

- Lynda Chu, Savannah, GA

Naegeli will be greatly missed and loved in our memories of this fine musician and person. We wish the family God's peace and comfort at this difficult time.

- Ellie Feibish, Decatur, GA

An outstanding teacher of students and teachers. Her Evaluation Clinic in Savannah MTA was great. I teach and served with her from 1993-1999 in several musical factions. I greatly admired her and all she contributed to MUSIC!!!

- Glenda R. Potts, Rome, GA

Naegeli will be greatly missed - but never forgotten. Her influence extends in an abundance of directions. A true musical legend...

- Jackie Reed, Fayettevill, GA

I’ve been taught by Mrs. Metcalf for 6 years, and she was a wonderful teacher. She was always kind and patient with her teaching. Condolences to the family she left behind. May her love of music be shared by all of us! ----- Angela Young I really miss Mrs. Metcalf. She is very nice. I never thought this would happen. I am very sad. I have only been playing piano for two years with her… ----- Alysa Young Mrs. Metcalf gave the last classes to my two daughters on July 7th. She looked full of vigor and played piano with both of my kids. As usual, she always encouraged my kids to play piano better. She was not only teaching kids the skills but also supporting them with the spirits. She was teaching with her heart… Whenever the music sound of piano rises, we will think of Mrs. Metcalf…

- Fen Li, Savannah, GA

Aunt Naegeli visited us nearly every christmas in Spokane; she loved us as if we were her own children. She always gave so much of herself in the gifts she provided our family; gifts that told the story of her life, her memories, and her many experiences and life lessons. She was never without a funny saying about lifes' many trials and tribulations. To her, they always had a silver lining. Her hugs were genuine and full of happiness. We will miss her terribly, and cant wait to see her again in her glory with the Angels.

- Tom Pratt, Spokane, WA

Your talents and wit will be missed. I was honored to be the SMTA President when you became the MTNA Teacher of the Year - like I had something to do with that!

- Donna Dasher, Richmond Hill, GA

Naegeli was a wonderful friend and truly remarkable woman who lived and breathed music wherever she was. In the last decade or so of her life she was in almost constant pain from multiple maladies, yet she still got up every morning and lovingly, patiently, taught as many as 60 piano students a week, frequently from early morning to late evening. She had no children of her own but over her 70 years of teaching she started at age 11 was the musical mother of hundreds of young musicians and mentor to almost as many adult students. Her legacy to the world of classical piano music is HUGE! How lucky we were to have her! My condolences to Sherrill, Jim, and Ann. I will miss her.

- Sally Dayton, Savannah, GA

Naegeli was a wonderful friend and truly remarkable woman who lived and breathed music wherever she was. In the last decade or so of her life she was in almost constant pain from multiple maladies, yet she still got up every morning and lovingly, patiently, taught as many as 60 piano students a week, frequently from early morning to late evening. She had no children of her own but over her 70 years of teaching she started at age 11 was the musical mother of hundreds of young musicians and mentor to almost as many adult students. Her legacy to the world of classical piano music is HUGE! How lucky we were to have her! My condolences to Sherrill, Jim, and Ann. I will miss her.

- Sally Dayton, Savannah, GA

Naegeli was a teacher, a friend, and a continuing inspiration to me from the time I was her student at Wesleyan until last week when I visited her in her home in Savannah. During that visit she shared her recital program with me, telling me about each student as if they were her own children. In a sense I have lost a spiritual mother. I know that heavenly choirs are singing at her homecoming and wish for her God's eternal peace.

- Pamela Smith, Atlanta, GA

Naegeli was an inspiration to many students and musicians. I will always remember her making trips into the piano store and leaving with piles of books - her 'weakness' she called it, like a kid in a candy store. Condolences to her family.

- Elizabeth Van Hoy, Savannah, GA

A beautiful and wonderful person. She was an extraordinary teacher and musician. This lady was incapable of making a bad or unmusical sound. She brought the true Russian School of Piano to many of us and we will be forever grateful. She touched all of our lives in a big way. She is loved and will be missed. I will forever remember lessions with her - she was 'one of a kind' - she gave insight into her art that few can ever see.

- Andrew T. Sheils, Jr. M.D., Savannah, GA

Naegeli and I were good friends when at Indiana, working on our master's degrees in piano. She, in fact, was one of my attendants in my wedding in 1960. We stayed in contact for many years following Indiana, but those contacts in the last few years had become fewer and fewer. I am today remembering some really good times and laughs we had, lo those many years ago. Rest in peace, Naegeli. With love, Mona

- Mona Standridge Preuss, Kansas City, MO

You were an amazing lady. Thank you for teaching our son Jacob the beauty of music. You will be always in our hearts. We love you.

- Mai Friedman, villanova, PA

Such a great person and teacher.She will be missed and thought of often.God speed,prayers to the family.

- DWAYNE,SIRIWAN&ANDREW SIMPSON, SAVANNAH, GA

Mrs. Metcalf was an unwavering part of our family for the last 25 years. We will miss her terribly, but we will always remember the wonderful musical and life lessons she taught us.

- Maji, Burlington, VT

I played with Mrs. Metcalf for 7 years. She was an amazing teacher. She pulled me out of my shy shell and pushed my boundaries as a musician. She was exceptionally supportive and came with her students to every piano competition. I will not forget those 3 hours drives to Athens, GA so we, her students, could play our 3 minute piece- total time in Athens maybe an hour- then head back home for another 3 hours. I will also never forget her patience as she sat with me as I prepared for my two-hour long senior recital. She was an amazing, loving teacher and a big part of who I am today.

- Kristy Chu, Savannah, GA

I took with Ms. Metcalf all through highschool. She was my reason and my inspiration for continuing on with music in college. I will never forget all the amazing things she taught me, or all the time we spent together. She was truly the most loving, dedicated, and passionate teacher I've ever met. She became an integral part of my family in a very short time. I will always treasure the memories and the time I had with her, as I know all of her students will. Whether it was traveling to competitions, or just staying at the house for a lesson till almost 10 p.m. at night. She will be dearly, dearly missed.

- Caitlin Dowling, , GA

There is another musical angel in heaven! Neageli will be greatly missed by her students, friends and family. She was a wonderful inspiration to my daughter during the 10 years she taught her.

- Donna Hamm, Savannah, GA

She was a wonderful woman; sympathies to her family.

- sarah schenkman, , GA

Naegeli was a superb piano teacher and a kind a gracious person. She will be missed.

- rhonda hinson, sylvania, GA