Timeline

This timeline is a record of Edward (Ted) Marshall’s life according to the people that shared it.

As friends, family, and colleagues share stories and anecdotes about him, the timeline will grow to create a dynamic and collective memory of how Ed has impacted all of our lives.

The Life and Times of Edward Marshall

1958
Nov 1958

I remember when I was 10 years old

by Bob Gray Ted and I played a cornet and trombone duet together. It was Londonderry Air. I believe it was a Sunday afternoon at the Lisgar Street Corps. It..Continue Reading...

1965
Jul 1965

Ted meets Eva

Ted meets Eva

by Bob Gray While in London England for the International Centennial Congress of the Salvation Army, Ted needed a chaperone one evening to meet Eva. He asked me to go..Continue Reading...

1977
Feb 1977

The CBC Toy Truck

The CBC Toy Truck

by Len Marshall One of my earliest and most vivid memories was the evening Dad came home with a special surprise for me.  I couldn’t have been more than 4..Continue Reading...

1979
Nov 1979

Innovating Sound Technology

Innovating Sound Technology

by Wendy Donaldson Here is an ancient record album, likely from the late 70’s. We were in the Orpheus Choir conducted by Lloyd Bradshaw. David Fallis was singing tenor with..Continue Reading...

1988
Jan 1988

The “Talk”

The “Talk”

by Paula Marshall I remember when I was about 11 or 12 years old, I was tagging along with Dad to a recording session. He asked me to pass him..Continue Reading...

1994
Aug 1994

An Unknowing Mentor

By Ron Skinner I started working at CBC Radio in 1992 and Ed retired in 1996. So, I didn’t know him well. But right from the start he was someone..Continue Reading...

2004
Oct 2004

Pied Piper of Breslau

Pied Piper of Breslau

by Wendy Donaldson When I look back on it I can’t believe our little church choir made 4 CDs with Ed, and two more with our follow-up group, Hilariter. When..Continue Reading...

2010
Aug 2010

2010 Oberammergau Tour

by Allen Smith As part of his job with the CBC, Ted frequently travelled to Europe and was able to build a remarkable knowledge of the sights of the countries and..Continue Reading...

2017
Oct 2017

A very kind neighbour

By Anne Wright Ted was very kind to my Mom and I when my dad was very sick and only had a few months to live. He spent time with my..Continue Reading...

Dec 2017

Ed gave a live talk for Toronto AES

by Toronto AES (Audio Engineering Society) Edward (Ted) Marshall has been at the forefront of classical music recording for over fifty years. He has recorded hundreds of solo artists, orchestras,..Continue Reading...

2018
Apr 2018

Ed in conversation with Howard Dyck

by Toronto AES (Audio Engineering Society) On April 23, 2018, Howard Dyck, a retired CBC host and producer who worked with Ed Marshall throughout their careers at the CBC, sat..Continue Reading...

Sep 2018

Edward finally went home

By Len Marshall It had been a long time coming but no one expected Dad to survive this long. He had spent the last few weeks in the hospital impatiently waiting..Continue Reading...