WGAL TV in Harrisburg did a feature about LVC's Jim Erdman. The trombone instructor at LVC for 26 years, Jim previously served as the trombone soloist in the distinguished United States
Marine Band.
From the marineband Webpage: "Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the Marine Band is America’s
oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Our
primary mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the
United States and the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. Now in our third century, the Marine Band continues a tradition of
excellence that earned the title “The President’s Own” from President
Thomas Jefferson. As the only musical organization charged to perform
for the President, “The President’s Own” views its rich history as a
foundation for an even greater musical future. Whether in White House
performances, public concerts, or national tours, the music of the
Marine Band is the music of America...Jim played trombone and joined “The President’s Own” in 1956 at age 17.
He also followed in the band’s tradition of outstanding trombone
soloists highlighted by former members such as Robert E. Clarke and
Robert Isele. After a tremendously successful career as principal and
soloist, he retired in 1976."
Jim has served five presidents, but even more than that, he is a great teacher.
Click on the picture below to watch the video interview.
