Tom Forkenbrock (trumpet)

tf2016Tom Forkenbrock brings 35 years experience of trumpet playing to Brass From the Past. He played for over 9 years in the US Army Band, performing for Presidents, visiting dignitaries, and the Pan American Games. After the Army, Tom played with several big bands, pit orchestras, wind ensembles and well-known artists. He can also be seen and heard as a regular member of the College of Lake County Wind Ensemble.

Being the youngest of 6 children, he grew up listening and performing the music we now play, and he’s thrilled to have the opportunity to continue performing it. Tom plays lead and section trumpet for BFTP.