Legacy Series
Gordon Mathie: The Treasured Legacy of a Master Teacher and Performer
by Aaron J. Witek
Foreward by Keith Johnson
Gordon Mathie: The Treasured Legacy of a Master Teacher and Performer
by Aaron J. Witek
Foreward by Keith Johnson
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Dr. Aaron Witek has captured the essence of what is required to be a leading trumpet teacher/performer and used the example of Dr. Gordon Mathie as the vehicle. If
aspiring trumpet teacher/performers read this and take the content "to heart,"
apply the principles on a daily basis and emulate the model created by Mathie,
their chances for success should be greatly improved.
John D. Upchurch, Indiana University (retired)
Dr. Gordon Mathie stands with the greatest trumpet pedagogue/performers of our time. His teaching materials will be used by succeeding generations.
Frank Campos, Ithaca College
He is a great man and a wonderful teacher.
Gerard Schwarz, Seattle Symphony
Gordon Mathie has given of himself as generously as anyone I have ever known. He combines the unique skills of real musical talent, a great and all too rare gift for teaching the whole person, and for showing us by example how to live the greater humanitarian view of humankind. He has served well all who know him, and we are all in his debt.
Keith Johnson, University of North Texas (retired)
INTRODUCTION by Aaron Witek
One of the most powerful gifts a man can give to the world is his ability to influence others and make a lasting impact within his community. Renowned trumpet performer and educator, Dr. Gordon William Mathie
(b. 1924) has done just that. Mathie taught a majority of his career at the Crane School of Music (State University of New York at Potsdam) as Professor of Trumpet and Music Education and Chair of Performance, along with being Professor Emeritus.
Mathie’s influence on the trumpet world is indeed prodigious. He has fostered the careers of many great performers and educators who now are helping continue on his legacy such as David Bamonte (Oregon Symphony), Bill Bing (Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Los Angeles Opera Orchestra), Roger Blackburn (Philadelphia Orchestra), Phil Collins (Cincinnati Symphony and Professor at Cincinnati Conservatory), Mark Gould (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Professor at The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music), David Greenhoe (Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, and Professor at the University of Iowa), Gerard Schwarz (international soloist, American Brass Quintet, American Symphony Orchestra, and conductor of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra), James Thompson (international soloist, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and Professor at the Eastman School of Music), James Underwood (Columbus Symphony Orchestra and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band), among countless others.
One of the most powerful gifts a man can give to the world is his ability to influence others and make a lasting impact within his community. Renowned trumpet performer and educator, Dr. Gordon William Mathie
(b. 1924) has done just that. Mathie taught a majority of his career at the Crane School of Music (State University of New York at Potsdam) as Professor of Trumpet and Music Education and Chair of Performance, along with being Professor Emeritus.
Mathie’s influence on the trumpet world is indeed prodigious. He has fostered the careers of many great performers and educators who now are helping continue on his legacy such as David Bamonte (Oregon Symphony), Bill Bing (Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Los Angeles Opera Orchestra), Roger Blackburn (Philadelphia Orchestra), Phil Collins (Cincinnati Symphony and Professor at Cincinnati Conservatory), Mark Gould (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Professor at The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music), David Greenhoe (Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, and Professor at the University of Iowa), Gerard Schwarz (international soloist, American Brass Quintet, American Symphony Orchestra, and conductor of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra), James Thompson (international soloist, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and Professor at the Eastman School of Music), James Underwood (Columbus Symphony Orchestra and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band), among countless others.
Gordon Mathie and Aaron Witek
Throughout his career, he has published a variety of works exploring topics such as teaching, instrumental studies, and ensemble works. In addition, he is not only a frequent contributor to the International Trumpet Guild Journal, but also one of the founding members of this organization.
A vast majority of his career was spent as a chamber musician with the Potsdam Brass Quintet, University of Illinois Brass Quintet, and the University of Georgia Brass Quintet. Mathie also made his mark as a professional orchestral musician performing with the Detroit and Vermont Symphony Orchestras. He also performed as solo cornetist in the Leonard Smith Concert Band.
Mathie has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the trumpet community as a performer and educator when he was awarded the first International Trumpet Guild “Award of Merit.” His love and passion for music, along with his success as a teacher and performer are notable and valuable, and deserve to be shared with the music community.
A vast majority of his career was spent as a chamber musician with the Potsdam Brass Quintet, University of Illinois Brass Quintet, and the University of Georgia Brass Quintet. Mathie also made his mark as a professional orchestral musician performing with the Detroit and Vermont Symphony Orchestras. He also performed as solo cornetist in the Leonard Smith Concert Band.
Mathie has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the trumpet community as a performer and educator when he was awarded the first International Trumpet Guild “Award of Merit.” His love and passion for music, along with his success as a teacher and performer are notable and valuable, and deserve to be shared with the music community.
