RON FRANKLIN, TRUMPET

"The Fresno Philharmonic is a treasured resource providing quality live music for residents of the central valley." -Ron Franklin

BIOGRAPHY

Name: Ron Franklin

Instruments played: Trumpet

Member Since: 1976

Ron has taught music for the past 38 years and also taught math at the beginning of his career. Throughout his many years teaching in public schools, Ron has maintained a large studio of private trumpet students, many of whom have gone on to successful collegiate careers. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Music Performance and has studied trumpet with Lester Remsen, formerly of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Dr. Ritchie Clendenin, formerly of the President's Own Marine Band.

Ron has been a member of the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra for the past 37 years, and has performed with the Bear Valley Music Festival Orchestra where he has appeared as soloist. He is also a founding member of the Fresno Brass Quintet.

Ron has been happily married for 26 years to Heidi, who is also a music teacher and member of the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra. Ron is the proud father of two wonderful sons, Brandon, a graduate of University of Southern California, and Ryan, a sophomore at University of the Pacific. When Ron is not teaching or practicing, he loves reading, gardening, and hiking. After retiring from public school teaching, he promises to cook for his wife and someday take her and the boys to Europe!

For Franklin Studio inquiries, please call 559-977-1548.

FUN FACTS

Hometown: Fresno, CA

Favorite Symphony: Mahler #5

Birthday: April 28

Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi

Favorite Food: Seafood

Favorite Band/Artist: Atlantic Brass

Worst School Subject: Biology

Favorite Sport: Tennis

Favorite Ice Cream: Peach

Favorite Fresno Hangout: Max's

Describe yourself in 5 words or less: Determined, Loyal, Honest, and Sarcastic at times

Any "Hidden Talents"? Gourmet cook

What inspires you? Hiking in the Sierras with my two sons

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Musician Roster

Cynthia Stuart, violin
Claudia Shiuh, viola
Kathleen Sutherland, cello
Heidi Franklin, Bass
Janette Erickson, Flute
José Diaz, Oboe
Ginger Kroft Barnetson, Clarinet
Lauren Varley, Horn
Laura Porter, Harp