It is with great regret and sadness that write to inform the list of the recent passing of Calvin Smith. He suffered a massive heart attack over the weekend at his home in Knoxville, TN. Plans for his memorial service have yet to be announced.
Prior to taking a teaching position at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he was a very active freelance hornist in Los Angeles. His recordings with the Westwood Wind Quintet (especially the Reicha quintets) should be required listening for all horn players. He was also a member of the Annapolis Brass Quintet, Long Beach Symphony, and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, to name only a few. Calvin was also a recordings reviewer for _The Horn Call_ since 1999. Anyone who had the opportunity to get to know him or hear him play knew him to be a wonderful man, consummate musician, and tireless advocate for the horn. He will be missed by a great many. Jeffery Whaley Horn Faculty, East Tennessee State University Principal Horn, Symphony of the Mountains _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
