Our mission is to provide a space for burgeoning professional brass musicians to hone and improve their skills in chamber brass music through presenting live music performances that evolve the brass ensemble art form and commissioning new works and arrangements.
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Our vision is to create a community for emerging brass musicians to perform, learn, and build new pathways to a career in music through brass ensemble music.
Jack Krugman
Founder/Director/French Horn
Jack Krugman is a Horn player located in the Boston area. He graduated from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a bachelor's degree in French Horn Performance, where he studied with Eli Epstein. Following his undergraduate degree, Jack returned to Boston Conservatory to pursue a Performance Diploma under the guidance of Anne Howarth. An active performer, Jack has held principal and section positions with ensembles such as the New England Philharmonic and Boston Civic Symphony. He has also performed as a substitute horn with the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, and Plymouth Philharmonic. As a soloist, he was featured in the 2023 season with the Horizon Ensemble, performing Benjamin Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings. Outside of playing the Horn, Jack enjoys spending time with his cat, Moby.
Cal Richards
Trumpet
Cal is a trumpet player in the Boston Area. As an active freelancer, he has performed with The New England Philharmonic, Charles River Wind Ensemble, and Watertown Children’s Theater Company among others in the Boston area. Cal is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory where he pursued a Bachelor’s of Music in Trumpet Performance under the teaching of Steve Emery. While at the Conservatory he has played as principal of the Orchestra, Opera, and Wind Ensemble. Cal works at S.E. Shires Co. in Holliston MA where he makes and repairs trumpets.
Robert Adams
Trumpet
Born in Sydney Australia, Robert Adams is a classical trumpet player. He started learning from his mother at age 6 and has remained dedicated ever since. Upon finishing his high school studies, Robert applied to the University of Sydney and was given a generous scholarship to study under the tutelage of Andrew Evans. Robert then accepted an offer from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee for a fully funded Masters in Music, studying trumpet with Steve Emery, which he received in 2023. Currently he is working full time as the Brass Specialist at Virtuosity Musical Instruments in Boston.
Aidan Davidson
Tenor Trombone
An active trombonist in the Boston Area, Aidan is a versatile musician that enjoys creating great music with others. He has performed with groups such as the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra, Brookline Symphony, Horizon Ensemble, and was a member of the New England Philharmonic Orchestra as Principal Trombone. Aidan graduated from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Trombone Performance where he studied with Larry Isaacson and Norman Bolter. Aidan is continuing his education at New England Conservatory where he is pursuing a Master’s degree with Steve Lange of the BSO.
Sean McCarty
Bass Trombone
Sean McCarty, a Boston-based freelance Bass Trombonist since 2017, holds a bachelor's degree in Bass Trombone Performance from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He has performed extensively with Symphony New Hampshire, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, New England Philharmonic, and Boston Civic Symphony. Sean's versatility spans jazz with Latin Logic and the Berklee Faculty Big Band. Mentored by Angel Subero for 5 years, he excels across genres including orchestral, pop, funk, and jazz. Beyond music, Sean enjoys rock climbing and playing Settlers of Catan.
THE BOARD
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of The Ringers Brass. It shall determine the policies of the organization, manage the organization’s financial assets, and oversee the financial affairs of the organization. The Board shall ensure that The Ringers Brass conducts its affairs efficiently and effectively in pursuit of its mission.
TRUSTEES FOR 2024
Mark Cantrell
Cory Jamison
Joshua Krugman
Richard Krugman
Scott Willett
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OFFICERS FOR 2024
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Joshua Krugman Chair
Scott Willett Treasurer
Cory Jamison Secretary