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May 18, 2012(2012-05-18) (aged 82) San Antonio, Texas
Genres
symphony, pops orchestra, musical theater
Occupation(s)
clarinetist, conductor
Instrument(s)
clarinet, saxophone
Years active
1949–1974 (music) 1956–1986 (retail executive)
Musical artist
Eugene Edward (Gene) Lacritz (16 November 1929 in Salem, Massachusetts – 18 May 2012 in San Antonio) was an American conductor, clarinetist, saxophonist, and a 31-year professional in management roles at four former specialty retail institutions, one in Houston and three in San Antonio.[1] Notably, he was a senior executive — initially store manager and ultimately executive vice president — at Frost Bros., a former large apparel retail concern based in San Antonio.[2]
Eugene Edward (Gene) Lacritz (16 November 1929 in Salem, Massachusetts – 18 May 2012 in San Antonio) was an American conductor, clarinetist, saxophonist...
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and principal bass 1948–1951: Julius Hegyi, concertmaster 1952–1958: EugeneLacritz, clarinet; Pops conductor, 1951–1958 1952–1955: Eric Rosenblith, concertmaster...
last years of his life. His notable pupils included Robert Freeman, EugeneLacritz, Jean Northrup, Pierre Rolland, Raymond Toubman, and Allan Vogel. On...
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