First Double Horn, Holton H178, c. 1973

So happy! Didn't even notice the requisite '70s white vinyl hand guard!

Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra in Russia, 1979

Here's a group shot of my youth orchestra during our 1979 concert tour of Russia and Romania.

Youth Orchestra Brass Quintet

Let's play Die Bankelsangerlieder in the lobby of the Union Hotel in Bucharest!

Youth Orchestra Brass Section

Here we are during one of our concerts in Russia. Look, no assistant!

Mozart 3 in Brasov, Romania

As the runner-up in the Orchestra's concerto competition, I got to play the 1st movement of the Mozart at two concerts in Romania.

Polished Brass Quintet of the University of Miami, 1981

Our publicity photo taken at the Maroon Bells during the Aspen Music Festival, 1981. L-R : Carl Albach, Richard Deane, James Jenkins, Albert Perez, and Scott Thornburg.

Independence Pass, Summer 1982

Going across the Pass, ready for season 2 at the Aspen Music Festival.

Atlanta Symphony Horns at Lawson's shop, c. 1990

A fun trip to Boonsboro to try horns. L-R : Walter Lawson, Richard Deane, Tom Witte, Brice Andrus, Susan Welty, and Bruce Kenney.

Brevard Horn Studio, Summer 2009

Incredibly talented and wonderful students, summer of 2009. Horn faculty L-R : Bob Rydel, Richard Deane, Jean Martin-Williams.