Background
Streitwieser, Franz Xaver was born on September 16, 1939 in Laufen, Bayern, Germany. Came to the United States, 1963. Son of Simon and Cacilia (Auer) Streitwieser.
Streitwieser, Franz Xaver was born on September 16, 1939 in Laufen, Bayern, Germany. Came to the United States, 1963. Son of Simon and Cacilia (Auer) Streitwieser.
Diploma, Mozarteum Akademie, Salzburg, Austria, 1961. Postgraduate, Julliard School Music, 1965. Master of Music, University South Dakota, 1985.
Assistant trumpeter Camerata Academica Orchestra, Salzburg, 1957-1962. 1st trumpet coordinator Stadt-Theater Trier Philharmonic Orchestra, Mosel, Federal Republic Germany, 1963-1972. Principal trumpeter Philharmonic Orchestra, Freiburg, Federal Republic Germany, 1965-1972.
Associate professor trumpet University Freiburg, Federal Republic Germany, 1972-1975. Principal trumpeter Delaware Symphony, Wilmington (Delaware) Opera, 1973-1975. Assistant professor music Teachers College University of Freiburg, 1975-1978.
Founder, president Streitwieser Foundation Trumpet Museum, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, since 1979. Founder Delaware Trumpet Ensemble, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 1973. Assistant trumpeter Pottstown Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, since 1982.
1st trumpeter All-American Cornet Band, West Chester, since 1983. Founding member, conductor Sudelendeubohe Ostermusik-Tage Regensburg, since 1980.
Founder Freiburg Munsterblaser, 1965. Board directors Cornerstone of the Arts, Pottstown, 1980-1982, 91—. Director for life Sheitwieser Foundation International Brass Museum Schloss Kremsegg in Kremsmünster, Austria, 1995.
Member International Trumpet Guild (president German section 1976-1978), International Horn Society, International Trombone Association, Tuba Society, Antroposophical Society, Phi Mu Alpham, Tri-M, Rotary.
Married Katherine Dulcinea Schutt, July 20, 1963 (deceased March 1993). Children: Erik, Charles, Bernhard, Christiane. Married Katharine L. Bright, September 4, 1994.