Joan L. Gerzon

She enjoyed hiking, sailing, bird watching, traveling, entertaining, reading and was a passionate pianist.

Joan earned her Master's in Music from Butler University’s Jordan Conservatory and a Master's in Music from Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington. She regularly participated in the Menahem Pressler Masterclass for piano and chamber music. She was widely known as a piano soloist, chamber music musician, piano duelist, opera, and vocal accompanist. She was the official pianist for the Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra for many years.

In addition to teaching at IUPUI, Joan taught at the Performing Arts Magnet at Broad Ripple High School and Shortridge Middle School, as well as maintaining a private studio.

Some of her performances include chamber music recitals at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Several University recitals, and Indianapolis Opera Company; She has also performed at Clowes Hall and Circle Theater.

Joan was a Nationally Certified Teacher of the Music Teachers National Association, a young audiences performer, a past state president of the Indiana State Music Teachers Association, a board member of the Indianapolis Ensemble Music Society, a member of the Fraser Scholarship Travel Fund Committee at the John Herron Art School, involved in the Penrod Society and so much more.

Joan will never be forgotten by her former students, many now pursuing their own impressive musical careers.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Joan is survived by her daughters Sara Walker and Julie Krohn (Michael), both of Estes Park, CO; grandsons Jonathan (Sarah) and David (Kathlee) Krohn of Nashville, TN; great-grandson Davey Krohn of Nashville, TN, and Robert (Christine) Gerzon of West Newbury, MA, Mark (Melissa) Gerzon of Boulder, CO, Jeannette Gerzon of Belmont, MA, Paul Gerzon of Arlington, MA.

In Lieu of flowers, you may consider making a donation to the Indianapolis Ensemble Music Society.

A private gathering will be held in April 2023

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