My year at Ithaca College (1976-1977) was a spectacular year in my life, and most of that was because of the privilege of being your student. I not only learned a LOT about trumpet technique, pedagogy and history, I learned a lot of life lessons from you as well. I loved that you also trusted me playing on a gig or two with you, and even those lunchtime basketball games were a blast. Now that I’ve retired and moved back to Minnesota (somebody had to!), I’ve had time reflect on many things, including the most influential people in my life… and you are definitely on that list!
This is so wonderful that your girls put this together for you. I wish you all the best!
Dr. Wayne Romer