Langston J. Fitzgerald, III, Trumpet Soloist with Penn State Chamber Orchestra Sept. 26

[Langston J. Fitzgerald, III]

Trumpeter Wilmer Wise

sends this announcement:

Penn State University Chamber Orchestra Concert

Monday, September 26. 2011, 8:00 PM,

Esber Recital Hall

Admission: $4.99 Adults, Students $2.00

Chamber Orchestra

Location: Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park

Details:

Program:

Mother Goose Suite: RAVEL

"Down a River of Time"

A Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra:
Eric Ewazen

Soloist: Langston J. Fitzgerald, III

Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: BEETHOVEN

Directions and parking information to Esber Recital Hall

and other School of Music events are found at:

http://www.music.psu.edu/upcoming/directions.html

Comments by email:

Fitz is an old friend from our mutual Morgan days and he was a legend to many, including Wynton Marsalis, from those days when he was with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He was there when I had my first dealings with the orchestra about 1974. And I've heard him in recital with his consort of trumpets. A really splendid musician and great guy. I think he followed our trumpet professor here academically. Dominique-René de Lerma, CasaMusicaldeLerma.com.

Hello everyone, first of all, thanks Wilmer for sending this on; thanks Bill for putting it out there, and Dominique, I thank you so much for such kind words about me! I can't remember just how long it's been since we have communicated, but now I have your information, and I'd like to stay in touch! Please feel free to record and use my information of contact, too! Thanks All! Fitz [Dr. Langston J. Fitzgerald, III]

Prof. Langston J. Fitzgerald III Receives 'Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching' from Penn State University

[Langston J. Fitzgerald III]

Wilmer Wise, a renowned trumpeter in his own right, informs AfriClassical that Professor of Trumpet Langston J. Fitzgerald III has been chosen to receive the "Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching" from Penn State University. Wilmer Wise adds: "Fitz was one of Tage Larsen's teachers."

Penn State University

“College Honors Three Faculty Members

March 18, 2011

Three College of Arts and Architecture faculty members are being honored with excellence awards this spring: Daryl Durran, professor of music (bassoon), will receive the Award for Excellence in Advising and Mentoring, while Jamie Cooper, assistant professor of architecture, and Langston J. Fitzgerald, professor of music (trumpet), will receive the Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching.”

“Fitzgerald joined the School of Music faculty in 2003, after teaching at both Catholic University and the Peabody Conservatory of Music. He has had an impressive career as a symphony player, performing trumpet with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from 1970 to 2003. His colleagues praise the ease with which he made the transition from symphony player to teacher, noting his continuing active performing career makes him an important role model for his students.

“Fitzgerald is recognized for his energy, enthusiasm, high expectations, and genuine interest in his students. Many of them have won positions in major symphony orchestras, including the Chicago and Atlanta symphonies and the U.S. Air Force Band. As one nominator notes, all of Fitzgerald’s students play very difficult literature and perform at an extremely high standard 'every single semester, without exception.' His students praise him for his dedication, superior teaching skills, and warm personality coupled with an ability to always push them to do their best. As one nominator wrote, 'being a student under the tutelage of Fitz has been an honor and blessing.'”