Nick Selvi taught two of my sons at FLES. Josh Leasure, now a senior at BAHS, and Nicholas Leasure, 8th grade BAMS. Mr. Selvi loves his students, loves music and loved teaching. These aren't exactly stories, but a few memories.
Josh played trumpet. Mr. Selvi was not happy that he didn't try out for jazz band in 5th grade...2007-2008. He would say "Man, you should've tried out for jazz band". Josh did not continue with the trumpet after 5th grade, thinking the adjustment to middle school would be too much. He loved having Mr. Selvi though. He was cool and funny.
Nicholas did try out for jazz band in 5th grade. 2011-12. Nicholas plays alto sax, piano, guitar, tenor sax, some harmonica and sings a bit. Nicholas has been so inspired by Mr. Selvi. Nicholas is doing something with music every day. Here are a few things Nicholas mentioned..."In Mr. Selvi's portable, he had a box of Shake and Bake.....he loves the Orioles, Beatles and Star Wars....he told a story once about an electric church...he is hilarious. He always called me "Leasure"....I fell coming down his steps, outside his house, after a private lesson, and I sprained my ankle. The next lesson he said to me as I was leaving, "Now you're going to conquer those steps today".
Mr. Selvi was diagnosed with cancer about 5 months before my father was. One day they had chemo at the same time. My dad didn't want to disturb him, so he didn't say hello. My dad knew who he was. My dad so enjoyed coming to the band concerts and especially the very talented jazz band. My dad came to the pancake breakfast held for Mr. Selvi, and they met. Mr. Selvi came to my dad's viewing, just 13 months ago, which touched us all. <3 Thank you Mr. Selvi for your talent, wisdom, kindness, humor, and courage.
Sharon Leasure and Family
