Verne Reynolds taught as a horn professor at the Eastman School of Music for 36 years, until 1995, and was a founding member of the Eastman Brass Quintet.
Performer Biography
Mark Ponzo, the trumpet performer on this album, holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music and is a Professor of Trumpet at Northern Illinois University.
Performer Biography
Mark Ponzo has performed with several orchestras, including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Mexico City Philharmonic, and has released multiple solo recordings.
Recording & Production
This recording is dedicated to Verne Reynolds, acknowledging his significant impact on the musical lives of those who worked with him.
Composer Biography
Verne Reynolds, the composer of the works on this album, began playing the horn at age thirteen and later became principal horn of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Verne Reynolds has published over 60 works and received numerous awards and commissions from orchestras, universities, chamber ensembles, and soloists.
