Trumpet
Started in 2002
Musical Background: Bob began playing the trumpet 15 years ago in elementary school. He immediately took to it and participated in various ensembles through high school. He went on to pursue a Music Education Degree from Penn State University. Now in his third year of teaching, he tries to keep his "chops" up by playing in the Greece Jazz Ensemble and performing church music for weddings and masses.
Favorite musicians: Clifford Brown. His phrasing is first rate. Some others include Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, John Coltrane, and Harry "sweets" Edison
Favorite Music: Jazz, favorite jazz tune is "Shiny Stockings" by Count Basie
Wishes he could play like: Clifford Brown
Family: Married Lisa on July 8, 2000. They met in college as both pursued music education degrees. They often play together for church services and weddings.
Schools: Roy C. Ketcham High School, Wappingers Falls, NY; Penn State University, University Park PA
Vocation: 4th -6th grade band director at Byron-Bergen Central Schools
Hobbies/Interests: Aside from playing trumpet, Bob enjoys golf, mountain biking, and going to movies
Why the Greece Jazz Band?: Bob heard them play at the Greece Summer Festival in 2001. He joined because he missed playing in a jazz ensemble He really enjoys the rehearsals.
Interesting Facts/Stories: My family calls me "The Minute Man". I always work right up to the deadline for projects, work with my lesson groups until the last second of the school period, etc.
Quote: "Time's fun when you're having flies" -Kermit The Frog (it's the first thing I though of)