With deep sadness we share that husband-and-wife teaching team Roland and Patricia Jalbert, have both entered into rest. Roland’s lyrical tenor voice and Patricia’s masterful piano artistry shaped the musical journeys of generations across New England. Their joint recitals, community choirs, and beloved Wednesday Evening at Jordan summer series in Ocean Park helped weave music into the fabric of Southern Maine.

Roland J. Jalbert (1945-2023)

“SACO – Roland Jean Jalbert, 77, passed away on November 29, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.”
— Press Herald

“His true passion was The Music Studio, a private music school he began with his wife in 1977, where they ‘taught hundreds of students for 46 years the love of music, specifically voice and piano.’”
— Press Herald

Roland Jalbert

Patricia M. A. Jalbert (1935-2024)

“SACO – Patricia Mae Adrain Jalbert, 89, passed away surrounded by family on December 24, 2024.”
— Press Herald

“An accomplished pianist and teacher, Patricia co-founded The Studio in 1977 and ‘for 47 years taught and accompanied hundreds of students in voice and piano.’”
—Press Herald

Patricia Jalbert

Celebration of Life Services

  • Roland’s service was held January 20, 2023—Trinity Episcopal Church, Portland. Press Herald
  • Patricia’s celebration is planned for Saturday, July 12, 2025—Ocean Park Temple. Press Herald

Full obituaries

  • Roland J. Jalbert—Portland Press Herald (pressherald.com) Press Herald
  • Patricia M. A. Jalbert—Portland Press Herald (pressherald.com) Press Herald