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Instrument: Trombone
When did you first become a musician?
Started playing piano at 8 and trombone at 11
How did you get involved with the Hampton Roads Philharmonic?
Dave Anson told me of the opening, and it sounded like a good outlet for orchestral performing
What do you like most about performing?
It’s a very fulfilling challenge!
What do you do outside of the HRP?
Perform in the Eastern Virginian (a Brass quintet), Free lancing, and teach online Music Appreciation classes throughout the year.
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