Monthly Archives: August 2009

Meet Bill Troutman, Guitar

Hometown: Born and raised in South Bend in a musical family. Education: Took 3 private lessons a week on trombone, piano, and guitar as a child from age 7 to 18. Also participated in marching band in elementary and high

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Meet Sean Patrick, Bass

Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN Education: BA :Ball State University, 2008. Grew up in Fort Wayne, attending Northrop High School being active in Jazz Bands, Marching Band, Pep Band, Orchestras, Show Choir back up bands, and String Quartets. Playing Experience: 10

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The New Look of TruthinJazz.com

If you haven’t noticed it yet, our website has gotten a much needed redesign! Ever since we transitioned into a non-profit organization, we have been looking for ways to effectively communicate who we are and what we do to the

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Meet Jim Catalano, Drums

Hometown: Meadville, PA.  Moved to Michiana in 1975. Education: BA & BM:  BS Music Education / Percussion – Indiana University of Pennsylvania – 1975 MM Music – University of Notre Dame – 1977 (Served as Graduate Assistant Band Director at

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Meet Gordon Holley, Piano

Hometown: Battlecreek, Michigan Education: Attended Western Michigan University Playing Experience: Pianist – Jazz Assemblage Big Band – 1975 – Present Pianist (sub) – 2006 to Present Present Pianist – Truth in Jazz 2008 to Present Leader and Pianist – A

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Meet Brian Frederick, Trumpet

Hometown:  Etna Green, IN.  Now living in Nappanee, IN. Education:  Music Performance, Grace College, Winona Lake, IN. Playing Experience: 1989-1991: Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corps, Bloomington, IN; Lead Mellophone.  Performed with Canadian Brass. 1991-1995: The Commandant’s Own Marine

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Meet Micah Niespodziany, Trumpet

Hometown: North Liberty, In. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Secondary English Education, Ball State University Playing Experience: Various B.S.U ensembles including jazz band, marching band, symphony band, wind ensemble, trumpet ensemble, brass ensemble, brass quintets, small trumpet ensembles; Capital Regiment Drum

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Meet Greg Smucker, Trumpet

Hometown: I grew up in Columbus, Ohio. I have lived in Goshen for 29 years. Education: Attended Fort Hayes Career Center for the Performing Arts in Columbus, Ohio.  Music and business degree from Goshen College Playing Experience: Maple City Chamber

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Meet Marty Becker, Trumpet

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio.  Currently living in Leesburg, IN. Education: BME from Morehead State University, Morehead Kentucky; MA Music Education and Trumpet Performance from Ball State. Playing Experience: First Chair Trumpet at Morehead State University w/Symphony Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Brass

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