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Soloists And Guests With The Ridgewood Concert Band

The Ridgewood Concert Band consistently attracts some of the finest solo artists, nationally and internationally recognized guest conductors, and university wind ensembles. These artists express appreciation for the exceptional musicianship in the Ridgewood Concert Band. It is our honor and priviledge to have collaborated with the accomplished professionals and exceptional ensembles listed below.

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Soloists

Joseph Alessi
Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic
Mary Ann Archer
Flute/Piccolo, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Alan Baer
Principal Tuba, New York Philharmonic
Donald Batchelder
Principal Trumpet, New York City Opera Orchestra
Jeffrey Biegel
Piano Soloist
Blair Bollinger
Bass trombonist, Philadelphia Orchestra
Robert Bonfiglio
Virtuoso Harmonicist
Scott Brubaker
Horn, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Vincent Carr
Organist, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Paul Cohen
Saxophone, Oberlin Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music
Warren Deck
Principal Tuba, New York Philharmonic
Jennifer Del Rio
Cabaret Singer and Miss USO 2001
Elaine Douvas
Principal Oboe, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
John Ferrillo
Principal Oboe Boston Symphony
David Fedor
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Jason Ham
Euphonium , US Military Academy Band, West Point
Lois Hicks-Wozniak
Principal Saxophone, Ridgewood Concert Band
James D. Hicks
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown
Chris Jaudes
Leading Broadway Trumpeter
Gary Kirkpatrick
Piano, Professor William Paterson University
L. William Kuyper
Assistant Principal Horn, New York Philharmonic
Christopher S. Lamb
Principal Percussionist, New York Philharmonic
Ron Levy
Piano, Palisades Virtuosi
John J. Miller
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Philip Myers
Principal Horn, New York Philharmonic
Harvey Phillips
Tuba Virtuoso, Distinguished Professor Indiana University
Anthony Plog
Trumpet soloist, composer, Summit Brass
John Palatucci
Music Director, Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus
Euphonium Soloist, The Goldman Memorial Band
Michael Parloff
Principal Flute, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Bucky Pizzarelli
Jazz Guitarist
Carol Rodland
Professor of Viola, New England Conservatory of Music
John R. Rodland
West Side Presbyterian Church
Sergio Salvatore
Jazz Piano
Ronald Romm
Trumpeter from the Canadian Brass
Philip Smith
Principal Trumpet, New York Philharmonic
Richard Summers
Principal Clarinet, Ridgewood Concert Band

University Ensembles

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University of Illinois
University of Iowa Wind Symphony
Millikin University
University of Notre Dame
Rutgers University
Texas A&M
Texas Christian

Conductors

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Frank Battisti
Conductor Emeritus, New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble
Dr. William Berz
Director of Bands, Rutgers University
Darryl Bott
Director, Rutgers University Symphonic Winds
Keith Brion
Conductor, New Sousa Band, Seattle Symphony
Col. Michael J. Colburn
Director, United States Marine Corp Band, The President's Own
Col. Timothy Foley
Director US Marine Band, The President's Own
Lt. Col. Timothy J. Holton
Colonel and Director of the US Army Field Band
Karel Husa
Composer, Conductor
LTC James Keene
Director United States Military Academy Band, West Point
James Keene
Director, University of Illinois
Dr. Thomas McCauley
Director of Bands Montclair State University
Johan de Meij
Composer, Conductor
Loras Schissel
Director, Blossom Festival Band, Grand Military Band of Virginia
Col. L. Bryan Shelburne, Jr
Director, The U.S. Army Band, Pershing’s Own
Dr. Myron Welch
Director, University of Iowa Wind Symphony