Biographies

Biographies:

Erdman, Timothy - Conductor

Timothy Erdman is a graduate of Temple University, Valley Forge Military College and Lebanon High School, Lebanon, PA. Born and raised in Lebanon, he learned trumpet from his father, Fred Erdman, a highly esteemed musician and band director. He also studied with Allen Dean, Faculty Trumpet Professor at Yale University; Lloyd Geisler, Principal Trumpet, National Symphony; and Frank Kaderabek, Principal Trumpet, Philadelphia Orchestra. After obtaining his B.S. degree in 1970, Mr. Erdman was immediately accepted into the cornet section of the world-famous United States Marine Band, “The President’s Own,” where he served under Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter. After nearly ten years with the U.S. Marine Band, he went on to play principal trumpet for the Harrisburg Symphony and in chamber ensembles throughout the area, including lead trumpet stints for groups like The Four Tops and The Temptations. From 1988-2005 Mr. Erdman taught trumpet as a member of several college music faculties: Millersville University, Lancaster Bible College, Messiah College and Lebanon Valley College. Since 2001 he has been conductor of the Lebanon Community Concert Band. He recently retired from the 553rd Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic, serves as the secretary-treasurer of Local 135-211, Reading, PA chapter of The American Federation of Musicians, and is a member of Lebanon Local 401-750. A self-employed writer and musician, he runs his own marketing communications business, Writers Block Inc. He is married to Carolyn Erdman, who is the featured accordionist with our band.

Garman, Ron - Trombone

Ron Garman is a native of Lebanon, PA. He has studied with Mr. R. Leslie Saunders, a well-respected teacher in the Lebanon Valley area. Mr. Garman has performed as principal trombonist with the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hershey Symphony Orchestra. He has performed with the Festival Chamber Orchestra of Shippensburg University, the Derry Brass Quartet and the Harrisburg Concert Band, and has served as substitute trombonist for the York Symphony Orchestra and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. As a member of the International Trombone Association, he has attended workshops and participated in master's classes presented by many pre-eminent trombonists. Mr. Garman is grateful to have studied with Mr. Glenn Dodson (deceased), principal trombonist of the Philadelphia Orchestra and instructor of low brass at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. Mr. Garman currently serves as first trombonist and soloist with both the Keystone Band of Rehrersburg and the Perseverance Band of Lebanon. Mr. Garman retired in 2001 as Administrator of Computers and Data Services from the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. He holds a Master of Education degree from Millersville University and a Superintendent's Certificate from Lehigh University. He has also earned credits in music history and theory from both Millersville University and Lebanon Valley College. He is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 401-750 (Lebanon) and Local 294 (Lancaster). He resides in Lebanon and has a son, Matthew, a daughter-in-law, Trish, and two grandsons, Benjamin and Nicholas.

Gerry, Sally - Bass Clarinet

Sally Gerry (Staff Sergeant, Retired) is a native of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts and a 20-year veteran of US Army Bands. She has performed all over the world, including assignments with the Berlin Brigade Band, Berlin, Germany; The US Army Europe Band & Chorus, Heidelberg, Germany; The Army Band of New England, Fort Devens, Massachusetts; the 4^th Infantry Division Band, Fort Hood, Texas; the VII Corps Band, Stuttgart, Germany; the 3^rd Armored Division Band, Frankfurt, Germany; the V Corps Band, Kaiserslautern and Wiesbaden, Germany; and the 14^th Army Band, Fort McClellan, Alabama. Sally has performed for Presidents of the United States and Germany, members of the British Royal Family, and several European heads of state. Sally settled in central Pennsylvania after retiring from the US Army in order to participate in local music and works in Supply Chain Collaboration with the Hershey Company. She is the principal clarinetist for the Keystone Band of Rehrersburg, a member of the Perseverance Band, the Lebanon Community Concert Band and local 401-750 of the American Federation of Musicians.

Maurer, Roger - Euphonium

Roger Maurer is a Registered Professional Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering from PSU. He retired in 1994 after 33 years as a Division Engineer with PA Power & Light Co. He played trumpet in high school, then put down the instrument for 45 years. After being widowed in 2004, he picked up a euphonium and has enjoyed playing in numerous area bands ever since (he never took lessons from anyone famous, but he did stay in a Holiday Inn once). He is a member of AFM, Local 294 (Lancaster). Well-known as a duplicate bridge player in Lancaster County, he is a Silver Life Master and is a Certified Club Director. A native of Hegins in Schuylkill County, PA, he has four children (one daughter and three sons) and four grandchildren. He currently lives in the Manheim area with wife Tricia. Roger is also the designer and administrator of this web site.

Maurer, Tricia - Cornet/Flute

Tricia Maurer, a native of Hershey, PA, has enjoyed over 30 years of musical performance and private teaching. She has been a member of the Allentown Symphony and Pops Orchestras, Allentown Band, and the New Holland Band as well as numerous other bands, ensembles, and music theater orchestras. A well-respected teacher of flute and piano, Tricia shares her knowledge and skills with students of all ages. Tricia retired in 2007 as an active Registered Dietitian. She was formerly a college professor at PSU, Kutztown, and Cedar Crest colleges. She holds a baccalaureate degree from PSU and a Master of Science degree in Education from Temple. She also has earned credits in music theory, history, appreciation and vocal and instrumental performance from PSU and Cedar Crest College. She is a member of AFM, Local 294 (Lancaster). She and her husband Roger enjoy music, gardening and bird watching on their two acre farmette near Manheim. She has four grown children (three daughters and a son).

Moyer, Lee - Trumpet

Lee Moyer was raised in Hershey, PA and graduated from Lebanon Valley College with degrees in music and history. He began his career performing with his Dixieland Band on Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour. Since then he has played trumpet on many vaudeville and variety shows featuring Gordon McCrae, Jonathan Winters, Ed McMahon, Bobby Troup, Julie London and Mel Torme. He organized the Lebanon Community Concert Band, the Lebanon Big Swing Band, and the Bologna City Jazz Band. He directs "The World's Greatest One-Man Band", a popular local entertainment program. Lee has studied trumpet with Dr Paul Fisher, James Checket, Fred Erdman, Robert Aulenbach, and Dr James Thurmond, and has studied piano with Dr William Fairlamb and Dr David Sudnow. He has performed with 10 different big swing bands, 15 jazz combos and numerous concert bands from 1960 to the present time. Lee has been President/ Manager at Marty's Music store in Annville, PA since 1970. He is a member of AFM Locals 401-750 (Lebanon), 294 (Lancaster), and 135-211 (Reading).

Weidman, Jessica - Vocalist

Jessica Weidman, an Operatic Lyric Soprano, performs in many genres including Opera, Classical, Christian and Secular concerts. As a soloist with the Wednesday Club's Forum Concert Series, she was featured as one of "The Four Sopranos" as well as a special guest of world renowned tenor, Paul Pitts in his Forum Concert. Some of her more recent concert performances were with the Hershey Theater as a special guest in the Fanfare to Strauss's "Die Fledermaus" presented by the Helikon Opera Company of Russia, "A Broadway Extravaganza" held at the Harrisburg Hilton, The Wednesday Club's Whitaker Center Recital Series, the Harrisburg Arts Festival and the Historic Peace Church Gala. Jessica has also sung with the Hershey Symphony and is a winner of numerous music awards. As a Christian vocalist, Jessica performs in many churches throughout Central Pennsylvania, but felt especially honored to have shared the stage with the late Pat Kelly, Evangelist, motivational speaker and former team member of the Baltimore Orioles. She has also been invited to do a singing tour in Scotland in the Fall of 2008. Samples of her music can be heard on her web site: http://www.jessicaweidman.com/music.php

Zehring, Mary - Flute/Piccolo

Mary Zehring, born in Louisville, KY, graduated from high school in Newark, DE where she played in award winning bands. At Clarion University, she majored in music education/music marketing. There she enjoyed playing flute, piccolo, and string bass in bands, orchestra, ensembles, and musical theater. Over the last few years, Mary has played with the Keystone Band of Rehrersburg, the Ephrata Community Band and the Washington Band of Annville. "When I heard the Lebanon Community Concert Band several years ago, I rediscovered music and how important it is to me, my spirit and soul. I really like playing the piccolo first of all because I can usually hear myself over the trumpets, but mainly because it is fun to be the icing on the cake. I love to do ensemble work and would like to play in an orchestra again or be a part of a band that goes on tour overseas." Mary and husband Duane, opened one of the first collectible record stores in the Lebanon Valley area called the Keystone Music Exchange. They have a daughter, Jessica.