Tribute to honor Al Adams, Mira Costa's `music man'

Al was one of a kind...he will be missed

I played flute at Costa for a couple years when Mr. Adams first started there. He was amazing. I am so sad to hear of his much, much too early passing. He really will be missed. More than words can say.

i wish i could have been at the memorial
because of MR A i went from troubled youth to Navy veteran
he motivated even the toughest students
because of MR A i learned 7 instruments from wood wind to brass to percusion
he pushed and pushed for drum line which i thought was dumb but he saw potential when i learned and mastered trombone in a week from only playing flute
i was always second chair in the trombone section because it was more fun than first

Mr A was and inspiration for me to join the military and better my life

the last time i saw him i was in uniform after being transfered to sandiego
ill always remember what he taught me about team work leadership and all out using my head instead of my fists lol

Youll be missed Mr A

the frist time i met he was in the summer of my junoir year of highschool that's my memory of mr al adams

he was a great teacher and he will be missed by all of us who hade him as a teacher.mr AL adam

Mr. A was a great teacher, mentor and friend. He left us too soon and will be missed the rest of our lives. I will think of him often as all of his students will.

Al was a friend and a comforting sight for sore eyes and ears whenever we got together. He exuded charisma and was first class, through and through. Though I never knew him as a teacher and never saw him play, I imagine he was pretty amazing. I will miss him tremendously.

mr a was a friend and a teacher and he will be missed good bye

I just heard of Mr. Adams passing. He was the single most inspirational teacher in my life as well as so many others. Does anyone have contact information of where to send some flowers or a card?
Dwayne Dockings

There is a man who filled thousands of students over the years with inspiration, and aspirations of becomeing better musicians and individuals. As he would say "Practice Makes Perfect" He will never be forgotton!