Message from David A. Roth (david@roth-music.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Best wishes to the birthday boy!
Message from Delena Roth (droth@lsy.com), who is an admirer of Bill Adam
currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Happy birthday
to one of the greatest trumpet teachers of all time!
Message from James Olcott (olcottj@muohio.edu), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Bill, a great happy birthday to you. Accolades about your teaching
and your personal integrity and strength of belief will come from all over
the place. Having worked with you enough times to know that all of those
accolades are earned and warranted, I will not need to parrot them, only
support and agree with them. When I first came to you I was in deep
depression over my problems at Miami University and my playing was suffering
mightily. The directions you sent me in made huge differences in just about
every aspect of my personal and professional focus. I am now a senior
professor at Miami, on several important committees,
Vice-President/President of the International Trumpet Guild, performing with
success in the Cincinnati tri-state area, and my work as a publisher of
music for trumpet ensemble is receiving national and international
recognition. I just wanted to let you know that you had something to do with
all of that. Happy birthday, sir!
Message from Fred Powell (FPowell878@aol.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Dear Mr. Adam: My only regret is that we didn't meet sooner in my
life. You've helped me so much as a musician and as a person. I've been
able to accomplish certain things that I never had before believed I could
do. There are really no words that say it completely, so I can only say
sincerely.....thank you. Happy Birthday!!! Fred Powell
Message from David Lindgren (lindgren@sonic.net), who is an admirer of Bill
Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Happy
Birthday!! So, when are you going to write a trumpet method to replace that
Arban guy's method?
Message from Scott Smith (ssmith2@bigred.unl.edu), who is an admirer of Bill
Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Have a
great bithday and many more. You are an important part of the trumpet world!
Message from John Aylsworth (jaylswor@indiana.edu), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Happy birthday and best wishes! John Aylsworth
Message from Rusty Smith (Mongo434@aol.com), who is a former/current student
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Best wishes to the birthday boy! May you live to teach trumpet for at least
80 more years!!
Message from Ryan MacGavin (trumpetman@mindless.com), who is an admirer of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best
wishes to the birthday boy! Sorry, I don't know you personally, but from
what I have heard about you, you seem like the kind of teacher I hope I can
be someday.
Message from STEVE ROBINETT (sdr@netdirect.net), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... DEAR MR ADAM, YOU MAY HAVE HEARD THE OLD BIRTHDAY WISH: "MAY YOU
LIVE AS LONG AS YOU WANT TO, AND WANT TO AS LONG AS YOU LIVE!" "THANK
YOU" IS ONLY A SMALL GIFT THAT WE RETURN TO YOU FOR THE MANY LESSONS (OF
MANY KINDS) THAT YOU HAVE SO GENEROUSLY TAUGHT. IF A TEACHER IS A GIVER,
THEN YOU ARE ONE OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! AND MY YOU HAVE MANY
MORE! KEEP THAT THING "FIRED-UP"!!!!!!!!! BEST REGARDS, STEVE ROBINETT
Message from Michael J. Barry (mjbarry@mindspring.com), who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! Mr. Adam - I'm
sure you don't remember me, but I took a lesson from you in the fall of
1986. I came to IU to visit my girlfriend who was enrolled at the time in
IU's Early Music Program. At the time I was a student of Charlie Geyer's at
the Eastman School of Music, working on my Masters in Jazz/Contemporary
Media. I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed meeting you. Although 1
lesson is never sufficient from any good teacher, I remember 1 little gem
that you gave me that I try to live by - "Never try to dim another persons
light to make your light shine brighter". I've learned that when I live by
this rule success soon follows, and when I don't I get what I deserve. I
don't have a list of albums or movie credits (yet!! ) nor am I a
recognizable name like many of your incredible students. But in the brief
time our paths crossed you gave me something that has helped further my
career and enhanced my life. I'll always be grateful to you for that, and
will consider myself (in my own mind at least) a former student of yours. I
tip my hat to you and raise my glass... Happy Birthday, Mr. Adam! Best
Regards, Mike Barry Lawrence University - 1985 BM (Trumpet) Eastman School -
1987 MM (Trumpet)
Message from Ed LaPlante (elaplant@indy.net), who is a friend of Bill Adam
currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best wishes to
the birthday boy! Wow, 80, we should all feel so lucky to know you, big
Bill. I have reconsidered the offer you made me last time we spoke (when I
sang Kind-Hearted woman for you on my guitar). I've decided to select a
poster from your collection, if the offer is still open. I think it will be
a great excuse to tell the story of Bill. See you soon, Ed LaPlante
Message from James West (JWestLSU@aol.com), who is an admirer of Bill Adam
currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best wishes to
the birthday boy, and, of course, many, many more birthdays to you!
Message from Dan Keberle (dkeberle@whitworth.edu), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Dear Mr. Adam: I hope you have a very happy 80th birthday, and many
more wonderful days after that. Your influence on me, and the example you
set for me was profound, and not a day goes by when I don't think of you and
all you did for me. Have a Great Day!!!
Message from Jeff Conrad (jconrad@ltoa.com), who is too cheap to buy a
birthday card currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Mr. Adam, Happy 80th! Your advice and tutelage helped me greatly in music
and life. Thank you. Now, take a break and go flyfishing like you said you
would 10 years ago. Best, Jeff Conrad (PS: In case you don't remember, I
studied with you between 1982 to 1986 when came through Indiana traveling
with Broadway road shows. I was the good looking one. jc)
Message from Tobi C. Cisin (tubbytuba@compuserve.com), who is an admirer of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Thank
you for being part of the scene when I was an undergraduate at IU. You are
much appreciated. I particularly remember you organizing a nice birthday
tribute for Mrs. Klause. Such fond memories! Your friend, Tobi Cisin
Message from Dick Akright and Doc Severinsen (unionsf@dnai.com), who is a
friend of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! Wishing you a very Happy
Birthday. As you know Doc just had his 70th birthday. He just visited his
mother last week in Portland to celebrate her 100th birthday. I look forward
to sending you a card on your 100th. It's only 20 years away. I hope you
have a wonderful day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DICK AKRIGHT
Message from Joe Phelps (phelpsjf@appstate.edu), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Best wishes on your 80th Birthday and for many, many more.
Message from Carlo Isabelli and Jeff McMillian and Jerry Lewis
(CTRMPET@AOL.COM), who is a former/current student of Bill Adam currently
residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Happy Birthday
Mr.Adam.from the guys in from Joliet Il..Former students of Jerry
Lewis..SCHLOSSBERG FOREVER.....
Message from Gian Marco de Aquino (giandea@sysnetway.com.br), who is an
admirer of Bill Adam currently residing in the BR Brazil, wishes to say...
Best wishes to the birthday boy!
Message from Gerald Atherton (atherton@discover-net.net), who is an admirer
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Best wishes to the birthday boy!
Message from John Hinchey (hinch@earthlink.net), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! Dear Mr. Adam, Many wishes and
congratulations to you on your birthday. I am a trombone player who took
lessons with you around 1985/86. I was living in Cincinnati at the time. I
now live and work as a trombone player and arrranger in Nashville. I'm still
doing routine everyday. You have been a big influence on my playing, really
helped keep things consistant and that "Sound up front!" Thanks again, best
wishes and many happy returns! Respectfully, John Hinchey
Message from Donald Nickel (sinthetiq@mindless.com), who is an admirer of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Have
a great birthday!
Message from Greg Wing (G&PWing@isat.com), who is a former/current student
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Hi
Mr. Adam. I am really disappointed that my schedule will not allow me to
attend your "surprise birthday celebration." I am sure you are aware of the
many lives that you have influenced. There isn't a day that goes by that I
don't reflect my memories of your teachings; both with and without a trumpet
in hand. Happy Birthday Mr. Adam. Our best to your family. Greg and Paula
Wing Las Vegas
Message from Ellis Workman (elw@mayo.edu), who is a former/current student
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Greetings Mr. Adam. I was at IU 68-72 and studied mainly with Mr. Davidson.
I did study with you one summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. I believe that my
playing was indirectly affected by your teaching in that my freshman year I
studied with Walt Blanton, who straightened out my chops and set me on the
right path using you warm up materials, which I use to this day. Best
regards.
Message from Lex Grantham, Ph.D. (llswoods@peoplescom.net), who is an
admirer of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... I have been a trumpet player since 1948 and am still enjoying
learning and playing the instrument. Your inspiration to so many students
over the years has been marvelous. I would like to wish you the best
birthday ever and wish for you a wonderful year ahead.
Message from John Almeida (Arsantiqua@aol.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Dear Mr. Adam, Happy Birthday and many,many,many more. You're the
best!!!! John Almeida
Message from Joan Marie Haaland Paddock (jpaddock@linfield.edu), who is a
friend of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Dear Mr. Adam - Happy Birthday! I know the twinkle in your eye is
still glimmering - My best to you on your birthday and cheers to you and
Mrs. Adam. Sincerely, Joan (Haaland) Paddock P.S. I'm still puckerin' up!
Although I'm Director of Bands at a small liberal arts college in the
Pacific Northwest I still find time to play as much as can - as recitalist,
Bach clinician, and principal trumpeter in a couple of chamber orchestras.
At least once or twice a year I'm asked to play extra with the Oregon
Symphony and that's fun too. My husband Paul and I have two children now:
John Martin, who is 4 (a real viking!) and Helen Lorraine, who is just 15
months and quite determined in everything she does. We are richly blessed.
Hey, when I think of you, I smile. Have a great birthday. Joan
Message from NORM YEAGER (415LOFTYLN@AOL.COM), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the GE Georgia, wishes to say...
I studied with Rick Winslow for two years in Lexington Ky before he moved to
CA. I then had the privilege to study with you for two years. My lessons
with you were one of the highlights of my life! The first lesson you
expressed such an interest in the development of the person, not just the
development of the trumpet player. You recommended several books for pesonal
development, which I read. My career subsequently turned to business and I
am a CPA . However I cherish my time learning from you and value it deeply.
Often as I have faced challenges in my current field, I have those books to
fall back on for inspiration. Often I thought about writing to see if you
would reccommed other self improvement books, but hesitated. I'm still a
member of the ITG, still go to concerts and try to keep up with music as my
primary hobby. You will never know my excitment of finding your website
where I could see the love that all your former students share, but also to
find additional recommeded books to read. Again thank you for your life ,
your contribution you have made to so many, and your inspiration. VERY HAPPY
BIRTHDAY.
Message from Carole Nowicke (cnowicke@indiana.edu), who is an admirer of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best
wishes for a wonderful birthday. I've never seen anyone who inspired such
warm feelings in his students.
Message from Mark Lindvahl (malindva@hoopeston.k12.il.us), who is an admirer
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Have a Happy Birthday!
Message from Angie Nicholson (AngieNicholson@sprynet.com), who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! Mr. Adam, I
actually studied at IU in 1983 with one of your outstanding graduate
students who got a job with an orchestra in Japan (Paul Anka's?) 2 lessons
before the semester was up..and could you tell his name now escapes
me?...Anyway, I had the distinct honor of playing for you for a final grade.
He had walked me through your method and had me read Inner Game and
Psychocybernetics and I learned methods I still incorporate not only in my
recreational and church trumpet stylings, but in my life as well... You were
such an indirect influence on me through his teaching. When you heard me
play, though, you gave me one of the highest compliments I ever received and
I can still tell the story with pride even today. I finished and you asked
me if I grew up in St. Louis...I replied I had and you said my sound could
then be explained...I sounded like a young SUSAN SLAUGHTER!... I must have
studied with her! I had not, but I dreamed of making a life at playing
trumpet and had hoped to one day be as incredible a player as she still is.
You have no idea how much confidence that gave me. I still wish I had
majored in Music which was the reason for my journey to IU. It was a magical
and fantastic time for me there, despite my Telecom degree :>....and my
years in the Marching 100, and studying a myriad of subjects including
trumpet prepared me for a productive and well lived post graduate life. I
only wish my fears and procrastination would not have kept me from chasing
the Bflat dream...practice practice!!! .I do play and sing (mostly wedding
gigs) and am currently working with a brass quartet at my church in Midtown
St. Louis, St. Francis Xavier...I'd love to give Susan a call someday and
ask if she'd take a new/old student...maybe I can afford her now! :>,,,Many
blessings to you on your birthday and best wishes for many years to come and
for continued beautiful music!
Message from DICK RAY (DICKRAY@PRODIGY.NET), who is an admirer of Bill Adam
currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best wishes to
you .I'm a student of Karl Sievers,and I practice you routines every day.
Message from Tim Hutson (hutsont@battelle.org), who is an admirer of Bill
Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Though I
do not know you personally, you are so highly regarded by many of the people
on the Trumpet Players International Network Internet news group that I
wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. Best wishes to the birthday boy from
a fellow trumpeter.
Message from Lowell Whitman (horn@gbso.gbso), who is an admirer of Bill Adam
currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best wishes to
the birthday boy! From Lowell Whitman, student of James Ault, Orlando, Fla.
Message from Patrick Keeley (pkeeley@fulnet.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Happy Birthday Mr. Adam!!! I am currently the Brass Instructor and
Assistant Band Director at Jasper High School in Jasper Indiana. I have a
trumpet student that I would really like to take a lesson fron you sometime.
He was first chair in the Indiana All State Honor Band last year.
Congratulations on #80!
Message from Judy Swift (jmswift@qi3.com), who is an admirer of Bill Adam
currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Happy Birthday.
How's it feel to have such a large fan club?
Message from Jim Ault (jasfault@webtv.net), who is a former/current student
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Best wishes to the birthday boy! Happy Birthday, Mr. Adam! I wish I could be
there to join with everyone in the celebration. Thanks for all the things
you have done for me over the years. Words cannot express my gratitude.
Enjoy your day! Sincerely, Jim Ault
Message from Dave and Julia Stephen (david.stephen@uc.edu), who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... Dear Mr. Adam, Thank you for your positive impact
on our lives through your friendship, guidance and example. We wish you and
Mrs. Adam all the best on your 80th birthday. Your friends, Dave, Julia,
Judith and Greg
Message from Eddie Lewis (TigerLewis@aol.com), who is an admirer of Bill
Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Happy
Birth Day!!!! I know you don't know me, but you have touched the lives of so
many people that I can't help but feel touched through them. Maybe we will
meet some day. Eddie Lewis
Message from Walt Johnson (fibercases@aol.com), who is an admirer of Bill
Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best
wishes to the birthday boy! Don't know you but I've only heard good things
about your teaching. God bless you on making it to 80. Walt Johnson
Message from Kerry Garrett (garrettk@natlib.govt.nz), who is too cheap to
buy a birthday card currently residing in the NZ New Zealand, wishes to
say... Best wishes Bill on your 80th birthday from the Metro Ford Porirua
City Band Wellington New Zealand
Message from Sara Kaplan (SaraKaplan@aol.com), who is an admirer of Bill
Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Dear Mr.
Adam, Congratulations on your 80th birthday! You have been a great
influence on me professionally (25 years playing in Europe) and I am
grateful to be able to say so. Yours sincerely, Sara Kaplan. IU 1968-71
Message from Ron Hustins (RHustins@epsb.edmonton.ab.ca), who is an admirer
of Bill Adam currently residing in the CA Canada, wishes to say...
Congratulations on your 80th birthday!!!!!
Message from Arnold Baskin (arnoldtrumpet@juno.com), who is an admirer of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best
wishes to the birthday boy! Although you were never my teacher (I had
studied with Charles Colin In NY many long years ago) or I did not know you
personally. I still want to wish you a very healthy and happy birthday. And
may you continue to make many young students adore the trumpet and the love
of music. sincerely, Arnold Baskin
Message from Greg Neer (TrptmanLV@aol.com), who is a former/current student
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Dear Mr. Adam, Happy Birthday. It's has been both a pleasure and an honor to
have known you for the past 15 years. I am so pleased to be a part of the
celebration of your 80th year. I would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for the knowledge you provided me while attending Indiana Univ. It
has proven to be extremely valuable to me as I travel through life. Aside
from my own family, no one has made more of a positive impact on my life
than you have. I have used my experiences with you as my teacher throughout
my life on a daily basis. Thanks also for the example you gave us as to how
to propely share this knowledge with others. The feeling of giving that to
someone has been deeply gratifying. Happy Birthday once again. May you have
many more to come. Sincerely, Greg Neer
Message from Elliot David (elliotdavid@hotmail.com), who is an admirer of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Bill,
Have a very happy 80th!!!!!!!! I've heard so much about you. You have been
responsible for turning out so many fine trumpet players that you have
become a legend in your own time. Those who mention your name have only the
highest praise for you....and you deserve every bit of it. Elliot David
Message from Steve Kriesel (SGrissle@aol.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Here's wishing that you have one of the best birthdays ever, and that
you have many, many more to come! Happy Birthday! Steve Kriesel
Message from Sy Pryweller (syp@gate.net), who is a former/current student of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best
wishes to the birthday boy! It's been many years since I was your "problem
student" at IU but I remember that period of time (I won't mention which!)
as if it were yesterday. Those years of your help and encouragement have
left an indelible spot in my life and have influenced, not only my 35+ years
of teaching "problem students" but my entire life. You have been a model for
me as I'm sure you have been for many people. In the many frustrating hours
of teaching and playing trumpet,the positive attitude which you always
displayed has served as inspiration for me. I know that because of you, I
have become a better teacher and person. I wish you many, many more happy
birthdays and many more years of "curing" and inspiring students! And I
thank you! Sy 1955-62
Message from Mr. Jerry Tyree (Tyreen@Juno.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Bill, Happy Birthday Wishes from your biggest pain in the ass. You
always were The Man, but only a few of us knew it in 1952. Now they all
know. By the way, I still have the Bach 1 mouthpiece you gave me in 1953.
The birds still love it. Best birdbath I've ever had. You always thought the
the three "B's" were Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms; and I thought they were
Bird, Blakey, and Brownie, but, I still learned more about playing trumpet
from you than from anyone before or since. Have many more birthdays and we
can have one helluva party on your 100th!! BEST WISHES, Jerry Tyree
Altamonte Springs Fla., 10-7-97
Message from Jeff Hornick (JeffandBetsy@compuserve.com), who is an admirer
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Best wishes from a former student of Jim O'Banion and Walt Blanton. We met
when you did a clinic in Las Vegas in 1986. I have been profoundly
influenced by your ideas. Thank You!!!!
Message from Gary Comingore (garynola@rcinet.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... What a profound difference your life has made in the lives of so many
others. Best wishes to you always. Thank you very much.
Message from Jeff Smith (smithj10@leav-emh1.army.mil), who is an admirer of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Hope
your 80th birthday is a great one!
Message from craig gibson (cgibsontpt@aol.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Happy 80th, Mr. Adam! I consider it an honor to have been one of your
many students, and continue to fondly remember my times in Bloomington,
studying with you and becoming friends with my colleagues. I'm looking
forward to the celebration! --Craig Gibson, Portland OR
Message from Chris Gallaher (c.gallaher@morehead-st.edu), who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! You helped me
define what life/music was about in relation to the BIGGER picture. Not only
did you help [a fairly average trumpet player to begin with] me improve my
performing skills, you helped me define my career goals and a great deal of
my success as a teacher is due to your kind and gentle "counseling". HAPPY
BIRTHDAY! Chris Gallaher Prof. Theory/Comp. Morehead State
Message from Mark Minasian (minasian@hawaii.edu), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Happy 80th birthday Mr. Adam. I wish you many more.
Message from Mike Hackett (MHackHFran@aol.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Best wishes Mr. Adam! Hope you and Dorothy are well and I'll see you
this fall. Happy Birthday!
Message from Greg and Paula Wing (G&PWing@isat.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! Hi Mr. Adam. Just another Birthday
Greeting and hello from our family to yours. Just couldn't make it out this
time of year. I know you'll be surrounded by many friends and former
students who love you and admire you for instilling the means to get our
self images in order to be successful in our professions. I look forward to
seeing you some other time. Take care. Greg and Paula Wing.
Message from Bill Myers (william.h.myers@usa.dupont.com), who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... Mr. Adam, I must Thank You for all you taught me in
a few short years but from which I am still learning! In recent years, I
have seen teaching privately at various levels, and it is exciting for me
and the students to experience the wonders that you have lead to know and
that God has provided. Best Wishes for your Birthday! Bill Myers and
Family
Message from Scott deOgburn (sdeogb@concentric.net & sdeogburn@berklee.edu),
who is a former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US
United States, wishes to say... Thanx Mr. Adam for the great influence and
inspiration. Happy Birthday and remember... keep a taught line on those
Colorado streams.. Scott...
Message from Dave Sturm (hornmanD@aol.com), who is a former/current student
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Mr. ADAM: I hope that all of us (former students) can help make your 80th
birthday that much more memorable! What I learned from you about music and,
more importantly, life will never be forgotton! Dave Sturm
Message from All the guys at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
(schoonbg@uwec.edu), who is an admirer of Bill Adam currently residing in
the US United States, wishes to say... Best wishes to the birthday boy from
all the trumpet players at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire! Thanks
for all the lessons and inspiration!
Message from David Bach (DBachTrpt@aol.com), who is a former/current student
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Happy birthday. I am so sorry I will not be able to attend your party. I
serve on the National Governance Committee for the Kennedy Center Alliance
for Arts Education Network. Our National Leadership Meeting is that weekend
in Washington, D.C. I regret that I could not get out of my obligations to
attend. There is never a time I put the horn to my face that I don't
thank you for all you have given me. Likewise, there is never a time when
faced with difficult human relations issues that I don't recall the many
words of advice you shared. My favorite one is "never do anything or say
anything to a person that will make them lose their sense of dignity."
Following that proverb has diffused many musical, political, work, and
social situations over the years for me. It has allowed me to "keep my head
when others are losing theirs." Thank you. It is also the gift which I have
passed on the most to others. I'm currently Vice President for Citizens'
Scbolarship Foundation of America in Minneapolis. That pays the bills. I
still introduce myself to people as a trumpet player. I play regularly in a
jazz band and in a quintet, the Minnehaha Brass, do miscellaneous jobbing,
and love the trumpet as much as ever.May this birthday bring you a
composite of all the joy which you have bestowed on others in your life. May
that mass of joy be what greets you each and every morning. Narissa and I
send our regards to Dorothy as well.Best wishes, Dave Bach
Message from Joel Sarich (sangamo@en.com), who is a friend of Bill Adam
currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best wishes to
the birthday boy! I was glad to see you in Fairfax, Va. in March, 1997!! Say
Hi to Charlie Gorhan for me.
Message from Ken Schubert(and Cecile,Sean,Regi,Noah&Luke) (shoo@iclub.org),
who is a former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US
United States, wishes to say... Mr. Adam:.....I was thinking about your 80th
Birthday. ...40 years ago, I started my studies with you......that's half of
your years so far. WOW! I realize how hard you worked, trying to help
me..... especially, with the "doggone" "g# Hungarian minor scale", which you
must have asked me to play (in14 yrs) in approximately 20 to 25 juries. (or
more?) FOR YOUR 80th BIRTHDAY!!!! ..........just for you....... I have
finally learned to play it. And, I have worked very hard on my transposition
skills, too, so I can now play it starting on our written low
C......(Please, don't cry) .....Have A Very Happy Birthday..... "young
fella" and "keep firin' it up" for a bunch more. With Love and Respect, Ken
Schubert AKA: Charter Member....Blue Flame Club.
Message from Joe Meador, who is an admirer of Bill Adam currently residing
in the US United States, wishes to say... Happy birthday! I studied for a
while from Mel Covington, a former student of Joe Phelps at Appalachian
State. He was a wonderful teacher. You are a true role model for me.
Sincerely, Joe Meador Wake Forest University
Message from Jennifer Marotta (JenTrumpet@aol.com), who is an admirer of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Happy
Birthday Mr. Adam!! I am currently a student at the Eastman School of Music
studying with Barbara Butler, majoring in trumpet performance. I have heard
many many great things about your playing and teaching. I attended a
masterclass of yours at the National Trumpet Competition in Washington D.C.,
I really liked your ideas. Anway, I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!
Sincerely, Jennifer Marotta
Message from Kevin Kjos (kjosk@mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu), who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! Soory I can't be
there, but you taught me well enough that I have to be here at my job. Enjoy
the BIG party and keep it fired up for another 80! With great admiration and
respect, Kevin Kjos
Message from Robert Burns,Jr., who is a former/current student of Bill Adam
currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best wishes to
the birthday boy!
Message from Mike Hillman (divajazz@musician.org), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! Can't believe it's been so long. It
seems like yesterday I was walking into your studio once a week. Thanks for
helping make my life as wonderful as it is.
Message from Barry Springer (brspringer@aol.com), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Happy Birthday, Mr Adam! I would like to take this opportunity not
only to wish you a happy 80th birthday, but also to thank you for all you
have done for me. You have helped me as a trumpet player, and as a human
being, giving all of us words of wisdom to help us live our lives and to
perpetuate our careers. When I was on the road, I found a greeting card with
"Promise Yourself" printed on the cover. I taped it above my bus seat, and
several times a week I would read it and choose one or two lines to try and
live by for that week. It now hangs in my studio for all my students to
read. If it were not for you, I may not be playing the trumpet today. Well,
maybe not, but it would definitely be harder and a lot more frustrating!!!
Thank you for your dedication, patience, and optimism in helping all of us
become who we are today. Your legacy will live on, not only as a teacher and
a trumpeter, but as a human being. God bless you.
Message from Paul Hickner (plhick00@pop.uky.edu), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Happy 80th! It's been a privilege to know you for a small part of
those years. I am glad to know you as a teacher, a mentor, and a friend.
Paul Hickner
Message from Danny Chang Yung-yo (k7869@ms15.hinet.net), who is an admirer
of Bill Adam currently residing in the TW Taiwan, wishes to say... Have a
great party to get really drunk and warit for next 80th
birthday!Cheer! Best wishes to the birthday boy!
Message from Fred Baird (FRBaird2@aol.com), who is a former/current student
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Happy birthday and best wishes to the most important and influential teacher
I ever had in my life! I hope the years to come are as fulfilling and
enjoyable for you as the years I spent studying with you were for me.
Message from Emery and Pat Nagy, Fairfield Glade, TN, who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... Emery and Pat say "Happy Birthday! and "Thanks!"
for playing "Dan Cupid." (They just celebrated 48 years and love you both!)
Message from Don Gates (dahn@wco.com), who is a former/current student of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Happy
80th Birthday, Bill Adam! Dear Mr. Adam, I just wanted to wish you a Happy
80th Birthday and hope life finds you well. I wanted to be there to join in
the celebration but unfortunately prior commitments would not allow me to
make the trip. However, my thoughts are there with you as they have been
numerous times during the many years since leaving Bloomington. I have
wonderful memories of that time and although I no longer play, your
teachings have influenced nearly every aspect of my life. I am certain that
if I had not had the privilege of studying with you, my life would be very
different today. It took a long time for me to really understand and
appreciate all that you taught me. But over the years, I gradually realized
the wisdom of your words and learned how to łkeep my mind in the sound". You
made a tremendous difference in my life and I owe much of my success to you.
Thank you. I wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful, joyous
birthday with many more to come. Don Gates
Message from Kerry C. England (horn) (00kcengland@bsu.edu), who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... Salutations and felicitations on your natal
anniversary!
Message from Kimberly J. Stephans (kstephan@indiana.edu), who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... Best wishes to the birthday boy!
Message from Laurel Krokstrom (dulcimer@inreach.com), who is an admirer of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best
wishes to the birthday boy! Dear Mr. Adam, I was a student of Rick Winslow
and Dan Keberle at Chico State in California. I really appreciate the
lessons you gave them so they could pass them on to me. I went to your
workshop in Southern California a few years back and really enjoyed it.
Thank you for your great contribution to the world of trumpet playing. Happy
birthday! Love, Laurel Krokstrom
Message from Wes Woolard (woolard@xavier.xu.edu), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! It has been a joy working with you.
You have helped me discover the path to better trumpet playing as well as
better "personhood". Thank you for all the kindness you and Dorothy have
shown me.
Message from Barb Wilson (barb@link2000l.net), who is a former/current
student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to
say... Dear Mr Adam, Wish I could attend your 80th Birthday Bash! I would
love to see you again! I am playing Dbl Bass in the Lafayette Symphony and
we have a concert the 25th at 8 PM--or I would surely be in Bloomington! Of
course I'm still playing trumpet, too! Hope to see you another time! Barb
Wilson, Crawfordsville
Message from Rusty Owens (RLO313@aol.com), who is a former/current student
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... A
Very happy birthday and thank you for all the wonderful ideas you imparted
to me [musical and non musical].
Message from Tom and Becky Asher (asherrh@worldnet.att.net), who is a
former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United
States, wishes to say... We send our very best wishes on your birthday and
send our thanks for so many*fired-up* years of inspired teaching. The value
of our contact with you is immeasureable. Becky (Hatfield) and I live in
Rockford, Illinois, where I have a violin shop. We play in the Rockford and
Dubuque Symphonies. Since my best trumpet says *Strad* on it, I put *Model
Schilke* on the best cellos and violins that I buid.--Just kidding. Our best
wishes to you and your family. Tom and Becky Asher
Message from Robin Dravland (s010rmd@desire.wright.edu), who is an admirer
of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say...
Best wishes to the birthday boy! I am a student of Karl Sievers, in Dayton,
Ohio. I came up there and had a lesson with you November of 96. I wanted to
take the opportunity to wish you a very very happy birthday. I hope to get
up there again soon!!!
Message from Henry Meredith [IU 1964-70; Blmgtn.1970-71]
(drhank@julian.uwo.ca), who is a former/current student of Bill Adam
currently residing in the CA Canada, wishes to say... Best wishes to the
birthday boy! Thanks for guiding so many trumpeters in so many ways for so
many years! We look forward to decades more of your expert tutelage and of
your continued influence on future generations of talented musicians. You
are a treasured role model for countless trumpet teachers and performers
around the world. With great admiration and respect, From a fellow
COLORADO cowboy, Henry Meredith [your student during my IU study, 1968-70;
and as a USchool teacher 1970-71; I taught at UWisconsin & was principal
trumpet Duluth Symhony, 1971-74; got doctorate from Northern Colorado,
1974-75; teaching & performing in London Canada, 1975 to present, where I
play principal trumpet in several orchestras and continue to add to my
collection of 2350 instruments!]
Message from Karl Sievers (ksievers@wright.edu), who is a former/current student of Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... All the best to the best. We're looking forward to seeing you soon - Karl and Beth.
Message from Tom Reed (pedersen@starnetinc.com), who is a former/current student of
Bill Adam currently residing in the US United States, wishes to say... Best wishes to the birthday boy! The routine is working better than ever! Thanks!!! Tom Reed
