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November 18, 2018
Don Benham studied trombone with Miles Anderson and Robert Marsteller, additionally studied composition with Hollywood composer Hugo Friedhofer. Principal trombone with the California Symphony since 1987, Don has held positions with the Oakland Symphony, Santa Fe Opera, San Francisco Ballet, and Hong Kong Philharmonic. He is a frequent recitalist in the Noyo Consort with pianist...
November 18, 2018
David Ridge is the Principal Bass Trombonist of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and holds the same position with the California Symphony. He can be heard on the San Francisco Opera’s national and international radio broadcasts, as well as on their many recordings and videos. He also performs frequently with the San Francisco Symphony and...
November 18, 2018
I love to play trombone, and I love to teach. It has been my pleasure to perform with great musicians all over the world and here in the Bay Area. In addition to the California Symphony, I have performed with the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Ballet, and all of the regional...
