April 12, 2003
Gladys Farmer Brodt, co-founder of Brodt Music Co., died in Charlotte, NC, on September 23. She started Brodt Music Co. in 1934 with her late husband Cecil Brodt, and continued the business until her retirement in 1992, when it was purchased by Lee Northcutt. Born in Marshall, NC, Mrs. Brodt was a member of Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, for over 50 years. She was nationally known through her membership in the American Bandmaster Association, and was a long-time supporter of the Charlotte Symphony. Her memorial service was held on September 26 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church.
