What these three men have in common besides being staff members at the Univeristy of Texas is that each one in his own right is a great man.
We all know about Mack Brown and his accomplishments as a coach and as a human being. Players always recall him as a man who taught them about much more than football. From him they also learned more about becoming men and living with pride, yet humility and integrity.
Those things can be said about Harvey Penick, who coached the men's golf team in the early 70's. If you have read is Little Red Book or heard many of the numerous anecdotes from some of his former and famous students, you no doubt, have gained a sense that this man was also special. Not just in their eyes, but to the many other golfers who may not have ever even had a lesson with him. If you have ever swung a club and read his book for help we all know he was something special.
Then there is Ray Crisara. Most of you won't know who this man is, but to generations of trumpet players, whether associated to the University or not, this man is Harvey Penick and Mack Brown rolled into one. I had the privilege to study with him in the mid 80's and to this day still count those sessions as some of my most important growing lessons during my time on the 40 ares and since then. Like the guys who have played for Mack or Harvey this man touched my life. And to hear THESE GUYS tell it he has touched theirs just as profoundly if not more so. Even though I no longer play trumpet, except as my son's personal teacher and occasionally in church, his influence still afftects the way I treat people in everyday life and at work.
Pleas read the article in the link I posted. You will see a who's who of trumpet who have had nothing but praise and admiration for Mr. Crisara.
What starts here changes the world.
PS - I have yet to confirm it , but I have often heard the story that he is the trumpet player who played the Walton's theme.
EDIT- Thanks FF for the link on the Penny Lane solo. Cool stuff. I guess it's time to change my original post.
We all know about Mack Brown and his accomplishments as a coach and as a human being. Players always recall him as a man who taught them about much more than football. From him they also learned more about becoming men and living with pride, yet humility and integrity.
Those things can be said about Harvey Penick, who coached the men's golf team in the early 70's. If you have read is Little Red Book or heard many of the numerous anecdotes from some of his former and famous students, you no doubt, have gained a sense that this man was also special. Not just in their eyes, but to the many other golfers who may not have ever even had a lesson with him. If you have ever swung a club and read his book for help we all know he was something special.
Then there is Ray Crisara. Most of you won't know who this man is, but to generations of trumpet players, whether associated to the University or not, this man is Harvey Penick and Mack Brown rolled into one. I had the privilege to study with him in the mid 80's and to this day still count those sessions as some of my most important growing lessons during my time on the 40 ares and since then. Like the guys who have played for Mack or Harvey this man touched my life. And to hear THESE GUYS tell it he has touched theirs just as profoundly if not more so. Even though I no longer play trumpet, except as my son's personal teacher and occasionally in church, his influence still afftects the way I treat people in everyday life and at work.
Pleas read the article in the link I posted. You will see a who's who of trumpet who have had nothing but praise and admiration for Mr. Crisara.
What starts here changes the world.
PS - I have yet to confirm it , but I have often heard the story that he is the trumpet player who played the Walton's theme.
EDIT- Thanks FF for the link on the Penny Lane solo. Cool stuff. I guess it's time to change my original post.
