Trombonist Paul Blake To Perform Melodies That Promote Peace

By MONICA CALZOLARI
ONEONTA

Trombone recitals in this area are rare, according to local trombonist Paul Blake.

The Oneonta Concert Association will feature Blake along with a young trombonist and four other local musicians who will play as a quintet with Blake on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta.

Blake will play six pieces during the first 40 minutes of the two-hour concert. Then, he will perform a duet with one of his long-time private students, Robin Brown, a junior at Oneonta High School. Fideliz Sta. Brigida, will accompany both on piano.

Frank Meredith, Mark Case, Philip Wade and Robin Brown will perform with Blake as a quintet of five trombonists for the last four melodies as the grand finale.