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Clarification on Wednesday service for Mr. Wrenn

February 24, 2009 10:19:36 AM

The Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Rose of Lima in Northborough will be read in Dennis Wrenn’s name. It will not be a memorial service. Father Houston says a memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Ash Wednesday Mass begins at 4:00 pm. St. Rose of Lima is located at 244 Main Street

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Dennis Wrenn obituary and scholarship fund

February 23, 2009 02:24:10 PM

An obituary for Dennis Wrenn, Algonquin’s longtime music director who died unexpectedly last week, was posted on the Britton Funeral Home website. Here’s an excerpt: Dennis was a positive personality whose cell-phone ring-tone, “Always Look On the Bright Side of Life” (The Life of Brian/Spamalot) epitomized his enthusiasm for living. Dennis lived life with commitment

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Counseling available at Algonquin today

February 23, 2009 09:21:52 AM

Algonquin students return from February vacation today, and for many that means a return to a band room that has lost its leader. Teachers had a mandatory 6:30 am meeting today to review a statement they’ll read to students regarding the unexpected death of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn. Counselors will be available throughout the

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Prayer service for Dennis Wrenn on Wednesday

February 22, 2009 02:28:31 PM

A prayer service in honor of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at Saint Rose of Lima in Northborough (map) as part of the Ash Wednesday service. The Service will begin at 4:00 pm. Funeral arrangements are still pending, but I’ll pass along the details once I have them.

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Doing what he loved

February 22, 2009 12:37:44 PM

By the time I was a senior at Algonquin, Mr. Wrenn would let me conduct orchestra rehearsals at least once a week. I’m sure he did it in part because he knew it made me feel special — it did. But I suspect he also did it to give himself a break. I mean, let’s

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Music director’s cause of death still unknown

February 22, 2009 10:23:53 AM

Some of you may have read that Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn, who died recently on a school trip to Greece, suffered a massive heart attack. But his family says the cause of death is still unknown pending results from an autopsy in Greece. Family members told the Metrowest Daily News that Mr. Wrenn had

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Media coverage for Dennis Wrenn

February 22, 2009 05:42:46 AM

The death of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn has received media coverage across the state. Here’s a round-up of the most recent stories. In particular, the Boston Globe article is a must read. Video: Touching tributes to Dennis Wrenn (NECN) Video: Teacher remembered by students, family (My Fox Boston) Beloved Algonquin Regional teacher is remembered

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Tributes to Mr. Wrenn

February 21, 2009 02:19:22 PM

There has been a huge outpouring of sorrow on Facebook over Mr. Wrenn’s unexpected death yesterday. Current and former students, parents, those who knew him through the New England music community, have all left comments and memories. As of this writing, the group Dennis Wrenn: A Tribute had over 1,000 members, including members of his

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Algonquin music teacher Dennis Wrenn has died

February 21, 2009 08:24:21 AM

Longtime Algonquin music teacher Dennis Wrenn died suddenly Friday while on a trip to Greece with the Algonquin Jazz Band. He was only 58. “Dennis was a gifted teacher of music, an enthusiastic champion of the arts, and a strong advocate for effective and meaningful professional development,” Superintendent Charles Gobron said. “Perhaps Dennis’ greatest skill

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