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LAPO Principal Trombonist Steve Witser Passes Away
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:29 pm
by 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
Re: LAPO Principal Trombonist Steve Witser Passes Away
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:36 pm
by CC
Norm,
I'm very sorry for your loss. A great musician and person. Very sad indeed.
Chris Combest
Re: LAPO Principal Trombonist Steve Witser Passes Away
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:56 pm
by 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.
Re: LAPO Principal Trombonist Steve Witser Passes Away
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:54 pm
by 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.
Re: LAPO Principal Trombonist Steve Witser Passes Away
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:01 pm
by TWScott283
One of the best...
Re: LAPO Principal Trombonist Steve Witser Passes Away
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:12 pm
by 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.
Re: LAPO Principal Trombonist Steve Witser Passes Away
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:51 pm
by MKainuma
Norm,
I'm deeply saddened to learn of Steve's passing. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. What a loss.
Morris
Re: LAPO Principal Trombonist Steve Witser Passes Away
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:16 am
by 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.