MORRIS LANG

Just reading the news now. Condolences to his family and to the massive family of percussionists and other musicians influenced by this great musician and educator. So great in fact, that Elliot Carter dedicated a Tympani composition to him. Arnie was Zen, before most of us knew what it meant. Great memories of touring Roumania and Hungary with the Brooklyn College Percussion Ensemble-- where Arnie got on the traps at a club and astounded everyone. I was not even remotely his best student--...

Arnie was one of my all-time favorite professors. I would say he was as good as any other music teacher I had and I had 3 colleges worth. Always easy to learn from and a great guy.

Arnie and his wife of the time Eva .. and their son David lived next to me in Dumont NJ when I was just a small child .. I would say in the early 1960's. I remember him as a very nice man. I can not believe I ran across his obit on the Steve Maxwell drum site. David - you probably don't remember me but I am sorry for your loss.

Arnie was my cousin. His father and my father were brothers. The last time we saw each other was at an outdoor New York Philharmonic Concert. It was wonderful to see him. I´ve always been proud of him. Please accept my warmest, heartfelt condolences to his family.