BERNIE SCHROEDER (Trumpet) – As the President of Lake Beverage Corp., Bernie is “The Budman” by day and a “Jazzman” by night. Bernie is delighted to be performing with the talented musicians of the Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra. Bernie can also be found playing trumpet with the Kodak Concert Band, the Pittsford Fire Department Band and various community groups around town.

BJ COMER (Trumpet) - BJ moved to Rochester from South Texas in 2005, where he studied music at Texas A&M University - Kingsville. As founder and owner of Upbeat Music, BJ is now a full-time musician and instrumental instructor. When he’s not teaching his music students, BJ enjoys conducting the Pittsford Fire Department Band, the Greece Concert Band, and performing trumpet with Nik and the Nice Guys, and the Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra.

JOHN INGRAM (Trumpet) -

MARK ZEGER (Trumpet) - After 30 years in Rochester TV advertising, Mark joined the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as Manager of Institutional Giving where he works with corporate sponsors, charitable foundations, and government agencies. It’s truly a labor of love to help support one of Rochester’s greatest cultural assets. Though trumpet is Mark’s primary instrument, he was the guitarist for the University of Rochester Jazz Ensemble and plays piano. Mark has written and recorded numerous jingles, 2 of which earned Telly Awards. In recent years, he has studied with RPO trumpeter Herb Smith and is a jazz improvisation student of Bob Sneider at the Eastman Community Music School. Since 2016, Mark is proud to perform with the talented musicians of the Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra.