Scott Rich - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
A lifelong resident of Bowie, MD, Scott began playing the cello in the 4th grade and switched to trumpet the following year.
"My parents were music lovers, and at a young age I had access to the family stereo, which was a pretty big deal. We always had the best and latest pop albums. The popular trumpeters of that time, Al Hirt, Doc, and Herb Alpert, sounded like they were having fun on their recordings - and the trumpet was so much easier to carry to school!!"
He credits Mr. C. M. Weems with broadening his desire to play during his middle school years. At Bowie High, Scott was a member of the award winning BHS "Starliners" big band for 5 years under the direction of Col. Joe Carley. His instructors include Larry Skinner, Emerson Head, Tim Eyermann and Mike Crotty. Scott also attended Memphis State University and studied jazz under Dr. Tom Ferguson.
As CT's 5th trumpeter, Scott enjoys playing the understudy ("I get to learn each book!") in the section. He credits his wife Pamela, and his children Angie and Dave with encouraging his part-time musical pursuits, which besides freelancing also includes Sundays at Belcroft Bible Church. Scott plays L.A. Benge instruments and Scott Holbert mouthpieces exclusively.
E-Mail: sprich@comcast.net
