Join us Sunday, October 23rd at 4:00 pm for a FREE community concert featuring 7th Position.
7th Position is an ensemble composed of four trombonists plus a drummer with a mission of playing both original and a wide v
ariety of popular music with the noble sound that makes the trombone unique among instruments.
Al Burgstahler plays tenor trombone. He played in the Interlochen World Youth Symphony and was principal trombone with the University of Kansas Symphonic Orchestra. When living in Central California Al performed in regional ensembles including the Sierra Symphony, Big Band Express, and the Ken Robinson Dixieland band. He is currently lead trombone with the Tom Cunningham Orchestra.
Scott Fridy is a graduate of Penn State University (School of Business Administration) where he played tenor trombone in the marching and symphonic bands. Scott also performs with the City of Fairfax Band, the Virginia Grand Military Band, the Cathedral Brass, and the Tom Cunningham Orchestra.
Matt Gaziano holds degrees in bass-trombone performance from University of Illinois and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Matt plays in DC area orchestras and ensembles.
Eddie Paredez is a drummer born in a little town, in a little country called Uruguay in South America. He has performed for over 14 years in numerous bands, ranging from African beats, Latin, rock, pop and metal.
Bill Wright plays both tenor and alto trombone. He is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Music. Bill is a member of the Cathedral Brass of Vienna, Virginia and performs regularly in orchestras for local musical theater productions.
This event is open to the public. Donations are welcome, and benefit the community outreach efforts by the Church of the Brethren. Visit us on Facebook.
You can connect with The 7th Position on their website or Facebook page, or on Twitter @7thPositionBand.