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Vincent Cichowicz 1927-2006 Vincent Cichowicz
was a faculty member at Northwestern University from 1959to 1997, and Professor
of Trumpet since 1974. He began his musical career at age 17 in the Houston
Symphony Orchestra. After a brief period of military service, he became a
Mr. Cichowicz passed away in Dec. 11, 2006 at his home in Fontana, Wisconsin. He will always be a beloved and respected trumpet teacher to all that he touched through his teaching. |
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member
of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1952, and remained a member of the CSO for
23 years, playing under Rafael Kubelik, Fritz Reiner, Jean Martinon, and George
Solti. He has also performed under such notable figures as Igor Stravinsky, Sir
Thomas Beecham, Otto Klemperer, Leonard Bernstein, Claudio Abbado, and many
others. Mr. Cichowicz has written numerous articles and arrangements,was a
member of the steering committee responsible for the founding of ITG (Internation
Trumpet Guild), and a former member of the advisory board of the Instrumentalist
magazine. In 1995 he was appointed Music Director of the Millar Brass Ensemble,
and in 1997 received a special achievement award from the European Chapter of
ITG, as well as the Legends in Teaching Award from Northwestern University. In
1999 he was awarded the International Trumpet Guild's Lifetime Achievement
Award. He is regarded as one of North Americas foremost experts in brass
pedagogy.