Cora Lattanzio
I was working at Ridge Street School in the Media Center (basement) when David Schein was interviewing teachers for the new high school. Many of the prospects came in wearing jeans, had long hair and beards. (We jokingly called it the House of David.) However, a gentleman, interviewing for the vocal music position, arrived wearing a navy blazer, white shirt, tie and slacks. I thought to myself, "will he fit in". Well, George Trautwein did more than fit in -- he was a gifted teacher of music, as well as a humanitarian. He was one of the many great teachers David Schein hired during those first eight years. I traveled with George and the choral groups to North Carolina and Italy. He was strict with the students, but they respected and loved him. During our many years together at Blind Brook he and I became very good friends. George and I were born on the same day, the same year (April 3, 1930). I am very sad that he is no longer with us, but I am sure he is directing and singing with the angels. Can you just see him waving his arms as he directs them? I will miss him greatly. Good-bye my friend.
I was working at Ridge Street School in the Media Center (basement) when David Schein was interviewing teachers for the new high school. Many of the prospects came in wearing jeans, had long hair and beards. (We jokingly called it the House of David.) However, a gentleman, interviewing for the vocal music position, arrived wearing a navy blazer, white shirt, tie and slacks. I thought to myself, "will he fit in". Well, George Trautwein did more than fit in -- he was a gifted teacher of music, as well as a humanitarian. He was one of the many great teachers David Schein hired during those first eight years. I traveled with George and the choral groups to North Carolina and Italy. He was strict with the students, but they respected and loved him. During our many years together at Blind Brook he and I became very good friends. George and I were born on the same day, the same year (April 3, 1930). I am very sad that he is no longer with us, but I am sure he is directing and singing with the angels. Can you just see him waving his arms as he directs them? I will miss him greatly. Good-bye my friend.
