Don Michel: | Washington Junior High School
Introduced me to the world of Vassily Brandt at an early age |
Larry Katz: | Washington Junior High School
Taught me the important lessons of being on time with ALL of my materials |
Chris Izzo: | LaSalle-Peru High School
A taskmaster and fine musician who gave a young cornet player a chance |
Mel Pontious: | LaSalle-Peru High School
A first-rate educator and lifelong friend who was forever striving for meticulous execution
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William Babcock: | Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Roosevelt University, Chicago studios & shows
Showed tremendous patience, and introduced me to Hummel and the early Ghittala recording |
Ronald Model: | Northern Illinois University (Principal Trumpet of the Dallas & Tulsa Symphony Orchestras)
Opened up the world of making music - and can still tell a good story! |
Bud Brisbois: | Los Angeles studio artist
Introduced me to the idea of cardio-vascular fitness in playing the trumpet. He could play high, too! |
Louis Davidson: | Indiana University (Principal Trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra)
Showed me how to blend technique with musicality; he could play fast and smooth with meticulous control! |
Roscoe Booth: | University of Nevada, Reno (Denver Symphony)
Offered expertise and musical suggestions |
Ray Crisara: | New York studio artist (at the time)
He only worked with me for a few lessons but continued the work of others in trying to pull out the music; he had a very sweet vibrato and was very generous with his time |
Charles Gorham: | Indiana University (Cleveland & Atlanta Symphonies)
He was finally able to convince me to get some air happening! He provided patience, understanding, and inspiration. |
| There have been countless additional influences from colleagues in all facets of music. I am deeply indebted to them all! |
