Principal Tuba

Quote: "Jazz isn't dead, it just smells funny." --Frank Zappa

Birthplace: Bloomington, IL

Grew up: New Jersey

Started playing: Age 14

Education: Bachelor of Music- New England Conservatory 1978

Began with PSO: 1990

Non-PSO Activities: Principal Tuba- Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Boston, Boston Philharmonic, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Beacon Brass Quintet

Favorite music: Late Romantic & 20th Century Orchesral Music, Jazz, The Music of Frank Zappa

In my iPod: Don't own one

Hobbies: Cooking, skiing, scuba diving, playing with my children

Email: donaldrankin@hotmail.com

Ensemble: Beacon Brass Quintet