Rick has over 50 years of professional playing experience through diverse venues including symphonic, opera, jazz, blues, rock, brass quintet, church, and weddings from New England to West Palm Beach, FL. Recently relocated to the greater Orlando/Melbourne area to continue a playing career and teach applied trumpet.
He received his Bachelor of Trumpet Performance from Florida Atlantic University, and his Masters of Trumpet Performance from the University of Mississippi. He has performed with Palm Beach Opera, Space Coast Symphony and Brevard Symphony as well as many others. Along with the Orchid City Brass, Rick also is a member of Orlando Concert Band, Brevard Brass and performs with Central Florida Winds. He plays in 3 brass quintets and continues to do freelance work as well as teach privately.