I started playing the clarinet in the fifth grade and continued playing through high school. In high school I was a member of the award winning
Prince George HS Marching and Concert Band, from
Prince George County, VA. The highlights of being in the band were marching in the Macy's Thankgiving Day parade and the Orange Bowl Parade.I attended Virginia Commonwealth University where I majored in Electrical-Electronics Technology.
During the 40 plus years my clarinet was in storage, I worked in the computer industry as a Field Service Enginner, Systems Support Engineer, and Software Support Specialist. I retired in 2001 and worked part time at a copy/print shop. In 2006 I retired for good and that is when I discovered the East Cobb NHB. I fixed up my old clarinet, dug out my old beginning band books, and taught myself to play again. I joined the ECNHB in October 2006 and in April 2007 I joined the Atlanta NHB. I also recently joined a German Band made up of members mostly from the ECNHB and Southern Winds.
My other hobbies include some golf, travel, computer stuff, and my favorite - cycling. See Bike Ride Across Georgia
I live in Marietta with my wife Sherry.