Jeremy Walker
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Jeremy Walker was a loving brother, uncle, great uncle, and partner to the late Cicero Magalhaes. He devoted his life to music, education and creating opportunities for young people to flourish in the arts. In a career spanning over 30 years at Westminster Under School, he led the music department and taught countless aspiring musicians, helping them to secure scholarships at some of the world's most prestigious institutions. In 2006, he joined National Youth Music Theatre, and became CEO and artistic director in 2010. During his time, he oversaw dozens of productions including on the West End and to critical acclaim. Many NYMT performers have gone on to have successful professional careers and he has had a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people. Jeremy's family have set up this condolence page to allow those who knew him to pay their respects.
Condolences
Martin Summers
Now I have more time to reflect...colleague at Lockers from 1984-1988..next desk to mine..wicked sense of humour which invariably led to gales of laughter..fond memories of life in staff boarding house and Saturday night pizzas while watching Star Wars as the soundtrack played through Jezza's hi-fi system.Trips out and about in Scirocco/Rover SD1 /Toyota MR2 or crammed into my TR6..he was simply a really good bloke and hugely talented.Those whom the gods love die young..
Martin Summers
Far too young..great mate and co-conspirator at Lockers Park..more laughs than I can remember..huge talent..
Adam Woolmer
I remember Jeremy Walker from when I was a pupil at Lockers Park School where he was head of music. He was a kind teacher and in fact only 11 year's older than me.I was rather a lazy pupil never doing much clarinet practice and he found me doing music practice once and remarked that having seen me make an effort he would change my school report. He was a brilliant patient teacher. I was shocked to hear of his early death from Lockers Park's old boys newsletter. I feel deeply sorry and my thoughts go out to his family. I remember Jeremy fondly.
Tom R
I was a colleague of Jeremy's at the Under School before he came to national prominence. I fondly remember his outrageous jokes and asides in Common Room that had me spitting my coffee out with laughter on many occasions. I'm not at all musical but I quickly realised how high status music had become in the school, in particular membership of the choir. Most of this was due to Jeremy's quest for, and achievement of, excellence. Woe betide any teacher who quibbled at allowing a pupil to be absent from their lesson for individual musical instrument tutoring. I'm pleased to say I never once felt the lash of his tongue since I too 'bought in' to what he was endeavouring to achieve in the school's flourishing music department. He was a brilliant colleague and am shocked to hear of his death at such a young age.