The Ridgewood Concert Band consistently attracts some of the finest solo artists, nationally and
internationally recognized guest conductors, and media talent. These artists express appreciation
for the exceptional musicianship in the Ridgewood Concert Band. It is our honor and priviledge
to collaborate with the accomplished professionals listed below:
Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic
Flute/Piccolo, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Principal Tuba, New York Philharmonic
Principal Trumpet, New York City Opera Orchestra
Conductor Emeritus, New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble
Piano Soloist
Bass trombonist, Philadelphia Orchestra
Virtuoso Harmonicist
Conductor, New Sousa Band, Seattle Symphony
Horn, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Organist, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Saxophone, Oberlin Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music
Director, United States Marine Corp Band, The President's Own
Principal Tuba, New York Philharmonic
Cabaret Singer and Miss USO 2001
Principal Oboe, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Principal Oboe Boston Symphony
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Euphonium , US Military Academy Band, West Point
Principal Saxophone, Ridgewood Concert Band
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown
Director, US Military Academy Band, West Point
Composer, Conductor
Leading Broadway Trumpeter
Director. University of Illinois
Piano, Professor William Paterson University
Assistant Principal Horn, New York Philharmonic
Principal Percussionist, New York Philharmonic
Piano, Palisades Virtuosi
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Principal Horn, New York Philharmonic
CBS Radio and Television
Tuba Virtuoso, Distinguished Professor Indiana University
Trumpet soloist, composer, Summit Brass
Music Director, Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus
Euphonium Soloist, The Goldman Memorial Band
Principal Flute, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Jazz Guitarist
Professor of Viola, New England Conservatory of Music
West Side Presbyterian Church
Jazz Piano
Trumpeter from the Canadian Brass
Director, Blossom Festival Band, Grand Military Band of Virginia
CBS Television
Director, The U.S. Army Band, Pershing’s Own
Principal Trumpet, New York Philharmonic
Principal Clarinet, Ridgewood Concert Band
Director, University of Iowa Wind Symphony
Piano soloist