TRUMPET BIOS
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      MICHAEL RUBENSTEIN - TRUMPET


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 CHRISTOPHER LESSER - TRUMPET
Chris joined the United States Marine Corps. In 1987, he performed in the Quantico Marine Band.  It was there that he performed for former President Ronald Regan and former President George H. Bush.  Later, he performed for the Marine Band in San Diego, CA.  In 1995, he attended Five Towns College, and obtained a B. A. in Music Education.  He has been performing in various performing groups such as Fran Diamond and the Hits, Naked Truth, and Only in America.  He is currently performing with the James Street Players Orchestra, Rick Virga and all the King’s men, Soundchaser, and New York’s Most Dangerous Big Band.   

 Michael W. Farkas - TRUMPET.
     Being 17, Mike started playing trumpet at the age of 7. Right from the start, he knew that this instrument would be the love of his life. His dad, being a trumpet player, gave him the inspiration and started him with his studies.
     He is presently a senior at Mepham High School and planning on attending Five Towns Music College in the fall. He's performed in all levels of NYSSMA achieving outstanding scores. He recently performed in All County Jazz Division Four playing lead trumpet under the direction of Mark Vinci, a renowned recording artist who is a saxophonist. He additionally performs in the Mepham High School pit band, Jazz band and Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Brian Neiderman. He performs weekly in the Renegade Jazz Program playing lead trumpet under the direction of Mr. Roy Fortunato at his school of music located in Lynbrook, Long Island. Furthermore, he was in the pit band playing lead trumpet for the off Broadway show "A Chorus Line" at the Merrick Stage theater located in Merrick Long Island. He plays Christmas Eve services at The St. James Episcopal Church in a four piece ensemble located in Hempstead Long Island. In addition, he is a substitute trumpet player in the renowned Nassau/Suffolk Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Bill Katz. 
        Presently he studies with Mr. Brian Neiderman at Mepham High School and privately with Mr. Damien Pacheco who is a graduate of Suny Purchase under a full scholarship and now is presently attending The Manhattan School of Music under a full scholarship.
       Michael says "I am thankful for the opportunity to have a chair in the NYMDBB under the direction of Mr. Ed deCorsia." Being the dependable asset that he is becoming, Michael will be welcome with New York's Most Dangerous Big Band for a long time!
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