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                                                                     1941 年 6 月 15 --- 2026 年 10 月18 

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各位親朋好友、各位弟兄姊妹：你們好！

今天我們懷著無比沉重與不捨的心情，聚集在這裡，送別我們敬愛的朋友、傑出的教育家，音樂家與歌唱家——高為量老師。高為量老師生于1941 年 6 月 15 ， 卒于2026 年 10 月18 凌晨2时30分，享年85歲，走完了充實美好而有意義的一生。

高為量女士出生於台灣，畢業於國立台灣藝術專科學校（現國立台灣藝術大學）。大學畢業後遠赴美國深造，先後獲得Judson College文學士學位，以及密西西比大學音樂碩士學位（以優異成績畢業）。她先在斯卡斯代爾一帶定居，從此紮根於威徹斯特郡的華人社區，以卓越的音樂教育與無私的奉獻，溫暖了無數人及我們的社區。

作為專業女高音歌唱家，高為量老師的藝術成就及其令人敬佩。她曾在卡內基音樂廳（1981年）及林肯中心（1983–1985年）擔任獨唱，發行專輯《Memory》（1997年）與《Phoenix Rising》（2004年）。她長期在公立學校教授音樂（1968–1999年），並擔任威徹斯特音樂學院聲樂教師（1982–2002年）。即使曾與肌張力障礙搏鬥多年，她仍以堅韌的意志恢復演唱，並將演出所得用於公益慈善事業，直至2006年退休。她動人的歌聲，跨越中西文化，傳遞著無限的溫暖與愛的力量。

更為難能可貴的是，高為量老師於1981年創辦了南威中文學校（Chinese School of Southern Westchester）。她擔任校長（1981–1995年）、董事會主席／成員（1981–1998年），並自1999年起擔任終身榮譽校長。這所學校多年來在斯卡斯代爾Edgemont High School一帶，為孩子們提供中文教育與中國文化傳承的機會，幫助一代又一代華裔子弟學習母語、了解傳統，也促進了社區的文化交流。她卓越的遠見與非凡的堅持，讓南威中文學校成為許多家庭生活中重要的一部分。

同時，高為量老師於2000年創辦了Westchester Evergreen Club（威徹斯特常青會），為華人長者提供聚會、學習與娛樂的場所，並曾擔任Westchester Association of Chinese Americans主席（1997–1999年）。她關心長輩及熱心服務社區的善意，讓許多人受益。她獲得多項榮譽，包括Organization of Chinese Americans Dynamic Achiever Award（1989年）、Chinese American Arts Council的Art Achievement Award（1999年）等，足見其貢獻深受肯定與認可。

在教會與社區中，高為量女士更是常年的支柱。她以實際行動支持教會事工與社區活動，無論是音樂分享、文化推廣，都是默默付出，她都心懷大愛。她的信仰與行動，成為身邊許多人的榜樣。

高為量老師的一生，讓我們看到，一個人的生命價值，不僅在於她取得了多少成就，更在於她為多少人點量了希望。她用歌聲感動世界，用教育傳承文化，用愛心凝聚社區。她播下的種子，早已在無數家庭中生根發芽。今天，雖然我們無法再聽到她親切的聲音，但每當孩子們在南威中文學校朗讀中文，每當長者們在常青會歡聚，每當社區裡響起動人的歌聲，我們都會想起她。因為她留給我們的，不僅是回憶，更是一份能夠代代相傳的愛。

親愛的高為量老師，謝謝您！謝謝您用一生的才華、智慧和愛心，為我們的社區留下如此珍貴的禮物。您的歌聲或許已經停歇，但您生命的旋律，將永遠迴盪在我們的心中。願您卸下世間的勞苦，在主的懷抱中安然長眠。願主親自安慰您的家人，也願我們繼承您的愛心與奉獻，讓您一生所播下的美好種子繼續開花結果。高為量老師，我們永遠懷念您！謝謝大家。最後，願高為量老師在主裡安息。

Dear relatives, friends, brothers and sisters: Greetings!

Today we gather here with heavy hearts and deep sorrow to bid farewell to our beloved friend, distinguished educator, musician, and singer—Teacher Gao Weiliang. Teacher Gao Weiliang lived to the age of 85, completing a full, beautiful, and meaningful life.

Ms. Gao Weiliang was born in Taiwan and graduated from the National Taiwan Academy of Arts (now National Taiwan University of Arts). After college, she went to the United States for further studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Judson College and a Master of Music degree from the University of Mississippi (graduating with distinction). She first settled in the Scarsdale area and took root in the Chinese community of Westchester County. Through her outstanding music education and selfless dedication, she brought warmth to countless people and to our community.

As a professional soprano, Teacher Gao Weiliang’s artistic achievements were truly admirable. She performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall (1981) and Lincoln Center (1983–1985), and released the albums *Memory* (1997) and *Phoenix Rising* (2004). She taught music in public schools for many years (1968–1999) and served as a voice teacher at the Westchester Conservatory of Music (1982–2002). Even after struggling for years with dystonia, she recovered her ability to sing through sheer perseverance and donated the proceeds from her performances to charity until her retirement in 2006. Her moving voice transcended Eastern and Western cultures, conveying boundless warmth and the power of love.

Even more commendable is that in 1981 Teacher Gao Weiliang founded the Chinese School of Southern Westchester. She served as principal (1981–1995), chair/member of the board (1981–1998), and from 1999 onward as lifelong honorary principal. For many years the school, located near Edgemont High School in Scarsdale, provided children with opportunities to learn Chinese and carry forward Chinese culture. It helped generation after generation of Chinese-American youth learn their mother tongue and understand their heritage, while also promoting cultural exchange in the community. Her remarkable vision and extraordinary perseverance made the Chinese School of Southern Westchester an important part of many families’ lives.

At the same time, in 2000 Teacher Gao Weiliang founded the Westchester Evergreen Club, providing a place for Chinese seniors to gather, learn, and enjoy recreational activities. She also served as chair of the Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (1997–1999). Her care for the elderly and her enthusiastic service to the community benefited many people. She received numerous honors, including the Organization of Chinese Americans Dynamic Achiever Award (1989) and the Chinese American Arts Council Art Achievement Award (1999), clear recognition of her contributions.

In the church and the community, Ms. Gao Weiliang was a long-time pillar. Through concrete actions she supported church ministry and community activities. Whether sharing music or promoting culture, she quietly gave of herself with a heart full of love. Her faith and actions became an example to many around her.

Teacher Gao Weiliang’s life shows us that the value of a life lies not only in personal achievements, but even more in how many people one has inspired with hope. She moved the world with her singing, passed on culture through education, and brought the community together with love. The seeds she sowed have long taken root and sprouted in countless families. Today, although we can no longer hear her kind voice, whenever children recite Chinese at the Chinese School of Southern Westchester, whenever seniors gather happily at the Evergreen Club, and whenever moving songs are heard in the community, we will think of her. What she left us is not only memories, but a love that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Dear Teacher Gao Weiliang, thank you! Thank you for using a lifetime of talent, wisdom, and love to leave such a precious gift for our community. Your singing may have ceased, but the melody of your life will forever echo in our hearts. May you lay down the burdens of this world and rest peacefully in the Lord’s embrace. May the Lord personally comfort your family, and may we carry on your love and dedication so that the beautiful seeds you sowed throughout your life continue to blossom and bear fruit. Teacher Gao Weiliang, we will always remember you! Thank you, everyone. Finally, may Teacher Gao Weiliang rest in the Lord.

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