Everyday The American Federation Of Musicians Of The United States And Canada Helps Thousands Of Musicians Just Like You. We Are The Largest Organization In The World Representing The Interests Of Professional Musicians. Whether Negotiating Fair Agreements, Protecting Ownership Of Recorded Music, Securing Benefits Such As Health Care And Pension, Or Lobbying Our Legislators, The Afm Is Committed To Raising Industry Standards And Placing The Professional Musician In The Foreground Of The Cultural Landscape.
The Formally Designated Brantford Symphony Orchestra Was Established In 1919 Under The Direction Of Dr. F. C. Thomas. The Symphony'S Valued Contribution To The Cultural Community Of Brantford Continued Into The Mid 1930S When The Onset Of The Great Depression Together With Dr. Thomas'S Retirement Saw The Gradual Decline And Eventual Disbanding Of The Orchestra.
Rick is a fully rounded musician and offers decades of experience as a performer, accompanist and piano teacher.
As a pianist/performer who is also a composer he takes pride that each song in his repertoire shines in a way that would make the composer proud. In fact part of his teaching method is for students to learn to get inside the head of the composer or song-writer.
He has not only played at all kinds of celebrations and events including wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, birthdays, corporate functions but has been a musical director for several broadway musicals. .