Sharon Miranda Obituary

My sincere condolences to Sharon’s family - she was indeed a special musician & person❤

I remember Sharon’s sweet nature and devotion to music from our years together in New York City Opera, as well as other New York and New Jersey orchestras. She lived the life she loved. My sincere condolences to Karla and Antonia and her family.

My deepest sympathies, Karla, Antonia, and Family, in the loss of your dear Sharon. I taught with her at Manhattan School of Music Precollege, and performed with her in the Colonial Symphony of NJ and many other groups. She was a consummate musician and a wonderful person, and will be sorely missed by all. Sincerely, Linda McKnight, Double Bass

I’m so sad to hear that Sharon is not with us anymore but am grateful for how she always brought me to laugh and smile and gave me the sweetest hugs and stories of her childhood and of her daughter Antonia. I’m so grateful for her friendship and she will be greatly missed by me and the ones she loves. May she rest so so peacefully.

DEDICATED to my beloved friend, Sharon Moe Miranda...who passed this past week! French Hornist. .Sublime! Composer-Sublime! Humanitarian and brilliant kind giving person...the most special person! We worked on projects in schools all over Long Island for the Long Island Philharmonic! Our Principal Horn for 30 years! I feel depleted knowing you are not here on Earth! LOVE ALWAYS! MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND!

Sharon and I were best friends in Rapid City, South Dakota. We attended Interlochen National Music Camp for 2 summers and gained connectivity for our entire life. At 83 years of age, I remember one constant message she had for me: "COME LIVE IN NEW YORK AND TEACH PIANO HERE." After 17 years as a college professor in Louisiana, I think I did the right thing. However, I missed our friendship.

Dearest Sharon was the most wonderful colleague, friend and neighbor. We worked together at City Opera and were Sunnyside neighbors. Wonderful Sharon often gave us (me and choristers) a ride home after a show. Those rides! Oh wow! What great fun. What a beautiful player and great human. Sincere condolences to her daughter and family.

Sending healing pray and comfort during during this tough time she will be missed

Your warmt, kindness, and gentle spirit touched the lives of so many. Though you are no longer with us, your presence will forever be felt in the hearts of us at Rosewood. May you rest in peace, and may your family find comfort in the beautiful memories you leave behind. Your family at Rosewood misses you!

A lovely lady and wonderful musician. I had the privilege of working with Sharon for over thirty years. My condolences to all.

Antonia this Lydia’s mother. I am very sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your families.

Your Rosewood family will never forget you! RIP Sharon

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dear Antonia, Rick, Karla, and Janet, and families,

As you know, Sharon was such a part of our Johnson family's life❣She and Kris Borsgaard Wee even lived at 1110 with us!! They helped us celebrate birthdays, babysat us, told us bedtime stories, supported our busy parents in their lives by caring for Sigurd, Tor, and me while they were students at St. Olaf Sharon, Kris and I were actually "blood sisters". Janet and I were junior bridesmaids at Sharon and Tony's wedding!
I also have many fond memories of family trips to New York,being with Sharon &Tony, exploring the city, going to concerts and broadway shows, visiting their place in Connecticut. (All before you were born Antonia!)
As many people are recalling their music connections to Sharon, I too can relate to that world. She was the person who started me on the French horn in 4th grade, up at Arrowhead music camp.
Though I have not been a part of your lives for many years now, the past connections and the ongoing love that she shared with our whole family through the decades, remains a strong bond. I am so sad that she is gone.

Much love to all of you as you say good bye to your extraordinary Mom and sister.
Sarah

Sharon was always one of the most conscientious and dedicated musicians I ever had the opportunity to work with. She was always enthusiastic about the music she was playing, and treated everything surrounding her performances with the seriousness, creativity and personality each piece deserved. Without the help of both Tony and Sharon, musically and professionally, my career wouldn’t have had the opportunities that they provided for me. I’m always grateful to both of them. Working with Sharon on a regular basis over the entirety of my career provided some of its most memorable moments. She will be missed as a musician and a friend, and I send my deepest sympathies to her family, and especially Antonia, and wish nothing but the best for her moving forward. Sincerely, Roger Wendt,.

So many memories. Played many concerts with her. We will miss ya.

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Sharon Moe. As a high school student in the Mannes Pre College division in the mid 1960's, I was thrilled to travel into Manhattan from Long Island to take horn lessons with Sharon once a week. She was always so very kind, cheery and positive in her approach which was wonderful for a young student. The NY horn world has lost a terrific musician.

I'm so very sorry for the loss of Sharon, whom I remember with fondness as well as admiration for her music-making. My condolences to family and friends.

Sharon Moe Miranda was a world class musician and a wonderful friend. Richard and I and our family had the pleasure of listening to her French Horn music and the joy of sharing her friendship for many years.
We enjoyed dinners , concerts and Broadway shows together. Had picnics and sailing adventures in Vermont . Sharon played for our daughter Allison’s wedding and spoke at Cheryl’s wedding.
We also loved being with Sharon and Tony. Had lots of “power breakfasts “ with them and Antonia in NYC . Shared many times filled with joy and laughter with Sharon and Antonia.
We will always treasure our memories of our dear friend Sharon Moe.
Love, Kay and Richard Ryder and family .

Sharon was a hero to me as a young French Horn player. Along with my cousin, Sarah Johnson, we enjoyed summers with her at Arrowhead Music Camp in Barnum, MN.
I still can recount her robust laugh!

My condolences to Antonia and her family. I remember when Sharon will take me to tennis camp in the summer and she would treat me like her own daughter. She was an amazing musician and would invite me to her concerts. They would always serve apple cider at the end of the concerts and I would think I was so cool drinking “champagne”. She will be someone I will always remember.

Sharon played horn in the St. Olaf Band in the early 60’s under the direction of my father, Miles Johnson, who was also a horn player and Sharon’s horn teacher at St. Olaf. My dad knew she was very gifted right away. She remained a very dear friend of our family throughout her successful life and career. Whenever she would visit us in Minnesota Sharon and my dad would spend hours playing horn duets. She was very devoted to our family, the way she was with all her friends.

In deepest sympathy for Sharon’s passing. I met Sharon at the Vermont Mozart Festival at 16. I attended a summer workshop and experienced her wonderful playing and coaching. My parents, now passed, were big fans. Love to you all.

Wonderful memories of Sharon as performer, composer and friend. She will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to Antonia and the rest of the family.

I will always remember Sharon as an amazing musician, teacher and colleague. We spoke often and she was always so elegant, soft spoken, sincere and filled with positivity. What a beautiful human being, who will be greatly missed but will forever be in our hearts!

Sharon was a beautiful & kind person. She was always made time to listen to what you had to say. Sharon was a wonderful musician. It was a pleasure to work with her. May her memory be a blessing in Heaven!

My sincere sadness and condolences.

As a young horn student in HS I was lucky enough to hear both Sharon and Tony perform as soloists at the Met Museum concert series and Alice Tully Hall quite a few times in the mid1970’s. Hearing them both as soloists was inspiration to me at a critical time in my development. While I never worked with her, I was lucky to have taught some of her former students. She would occasionally call me to ask how they were progressing and to give me full support in direction I was guiding them. Her sincere care and devotion to her students never ended. I wished I had known her better but I’m grateful that she touched me with her musicianship, generous spirit and kindness. RIP.

Sharon was always such a kind, encouraging and supportive colleague. I am fortunate to have worked with her for several years. My condolences to her family. I’m am so glad she was a part of my musical circle here in NY.