In Memoriam
Jonathan Griffith
DCINY Co-Founder
We invite you to support each other as we all share in the grief of a significant loss. It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of DCINY Co-Founder Jonathan Griffith, one of the most demanding, devoted forces for musical excellence. He firmly believed in what musicians could accomplish, often before they believed it themselves. The stages at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, along with the musicians and composers he worked with around the world, will forever carry his imprint.
We welcome you to celebrate Jonathan’s life with us in two places he loved without reservation:
In Oregon, a place that brought him beauty and peace, we will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, at Blakeslee Vineyard Estate, Sherwood, Oregon. Email Diane@mission-systems-inc.com by August 15, 2026 to attend.
And in New York City, we will honor him with the music he loved best. Our annual celebration of the music of Sir Karl Jenkins, the concert Jonathan opened every January, will this year be dedicated to his life and legacy, on Monday, January 18, 2027, at Carnegie Hall. Sir Karl Jenkins joins us as composer in residence; Francisco J. Núñez will conduct The Armed Man, and Marie Bucoy-Calavan will conduct Gloria, with the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and singers from around the world. To join this Celebration of Life as a performer, apply HERE while spaces remain. To join as an audience member, tickets will be available from Carnegie Hall on or around October 20, 2026, approximately 90 days before the performance. Additional details will be available soon.
Both gatherings will take place with ample notice, so that friends from around the world will have the time to plan and join us if they are able. We ask our community to hold one another in this grief and to honor Jonathan as he would have wanted, by continuing to bring our shared passion to our work together in song and spirit.
With love and gratitude for each one of you,
Iris and the DCINY Team
Tributes (posts, photos, memories of Jonathan) can be shared on the Facebook post linked below, or on Jonathan’s Tribute Page at the River View Cemetery Funeral Home.
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