Core Musicians

Founder/Director/Horn
Jack Krugman
Jack is a Horn player located in the Boston area. He holds a bachelor's degree in French Horn Performance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Jack has held positions as the Principal Horn of the New England Philharmonic and section horn of the Boston Civic Symphony as well as performing as a substitute horn with the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and Colorado Symphony Orchestra. During the 2023 season, he also performed Benjamin Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Orchestra as a soloist with the Horizon Ensemble. Jack is currently pursuing a graduate performance diploma at the Boston Conservatory and studies under Anne Howarth.

Trumpet
Cal Richards
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 Junior at the Boston Conservatory pursuing 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 recently took a gap year to learn how to build and repair trumpets at S.E. Shires Co. in Holliston MA and maintains a part-time position at the shop.

Trumpet
Robert Adams
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.

Tenor Trombone
Aidan Davidson
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 recently graduated from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Trombone Performance where he studied with Larry Isaacson and Norman Bolter. Aidan will continue his education at New England Conservatory where he will pursue a Master’s degree with Steve Lange of the BSO.

Bass Trombone
Sean McCarty
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.

Tuba
Natalie Mundis
Natalie Mundis is an active tuba player in the Boston area. She has performed with the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, and her NYC/BOS based quintet Mahogany Brass, and Holyoke Civic Symphony where she was Principal Tubist. Natalie is “eager, tenacious, takes risks with confidence, and constantly raises intelligent questions. She can play a variety of styles well and makes any group she plays with sound better” (Dr. Matthew Westgate, 2023). Natalie is currently pursuing her Masters in Music Performance at Boston University studying with Mike Roylance of the Boston Symphony.
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