LAPO Principal Trombonist Steve Witser Passes Away

[Norm Pearson]

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Steve was a great colleague and friend, he will be missed.

My heart goes out to his wife, parents and his brother.

Norm Pearson

[CC]

Norm,
I'm very sorry for your loss. A great musician and person. Very sad indeed.

Chris Combest

[jacojdm]

I heard Mr. Witser when I was a youngster and he was playing here in Cleveland. I heard him play many times. He'll be missed.
I'm sorry for you and your colleagues, Mr. Pearson.

[Chase]

This is truly a loss, for his family, the Philharmonic, Los Angeles and the entire music community. My prayers go out to his family.

[TWScott283]

One of the best...

[JB]

I am shocked and saddened by this news, and extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr Witser.

When much younger, I was extremely fortunate to enjoy the opportunity to play several different concerts with the Phoenix Symphony while he was still there. His playing and leadership made a strong and lasting impression on me, and I have followed his career path since that time with great interest -- particularly his work with the Center City quintet.

I have often held his playing up as an example to my students of "what it should sound like."

A true loss to the music world.

[MKainuma]

Norm,

I'm deeply saddened to learn of Steve's passing. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. What a loss.

Morris

[mceuph]

Oh my God.. I JUST bought Steve's Cd on Itunes and was listening to it for the first time when I happened to open tubenet and read this...I never met him, but as I'm continuing to listen, this is truly a great loss.