I am Roger Ames
living with ALS
Maine
76 years old. Composer. Married to Elizabeth. 3 children, two stepchildren, one grandson. Teacher, and teacher of teachers.
76 years old. Composer. Married to Elizabeth, who is disabled from Powassan, a tick bite disease. 3 children, two stepchildren, one grandson. Teacher, and teacher of teachers.
I’ve had composer residencies in Europe and U.S and have been an artist mentor at Central City Opera, Colorado Springs Conservatory, New Dramatists, NYC and more.
ALS has caused weight loss, (50 lbs), dysfunction in hands (pianist no longer), weakness and fatigue.
