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Above: The Bruce Long Orchestra rehearsing in 1991.
The following individuals were at some point, members of The Bruce Long Orchestra and helped lay the foundation for the group as it is today.
Berry, Janet (trumpet) (1991-1992)
† Blahut, Steven (alto sax) (1989-1992)
Bradshaw, Angela Crawley (1990-1992)
Brinkley, Benton (1990-1992, 2016-2018)
Bunton, Rusty (trumpet) (1991-1992)
Bunton, Chase (trumpet) (2016-2018)
Cline, Carl (drums) (2003-2008)
Cody, Mark (trumpet) (2005-2007)
Coenen, David (trombone) (1990-1992)
Coenen, Steve (trumpet) (1990-1992)
Collins, Jerry (2004-2020, 2022)
Cook, Bob (trombone) (mid 2000s)
Cook, Lee (trombone) (1990-1991)
Dellinger, Beth (clarinet) (1989-1990)
Dorsch, Joseph (baritone sax) (mid 2000s)
† Duncan, O. Allen (trombone) (1989-1992, 2004-2005)
Ferree, Brad (drums) (1991-1992)
George, Robert (tenor saxophone) (2019-2023)
† Gouchnour, Bill (baritone sax) (1989-1992)
Hamilton, Lynelle (trumpet) (mid 2000s)
Hahn, Holly (piano) (2015)
Hefner, Mark (2006-2022)
† Hefner, Nathan (piano) (1989-1992)
Hull, Dick (guitar) (2004-2015)
Johnson, Tom (trombone) (2015-2019)
Lail, Keith (tenor saxophone) (2016-2018)
Moss, Chuck (trombone) (2005 - 2022)
Mull, Shawn (tenor saxophone) (1992)
Parke, Evan (bass guitar)(2016-2019)
Perry, Jay (tenor saxophone) (1991-1992)
Reavis, Shawn (trumpet) (1989-1992, 2003-2007)
Reed, Kirk (bass) (1989-1991)
Rostan, Kim (clarinet) (1989-1991)
Scalf, Mike (saxophone) (2003-2006)
Shumaker, Steve (saxophone) (1991-2018)
Sossoman, Mark (trumpet) (1991-1992)
Stapleton, Rick (bass) (1991-1992)
Stephens, Gwen (trombone) (1989-1990)
Taylor, Matthew (saxophone 1989-1990)
Triplett, Heather (alto saxophone) (mid 2000s)
Weir, Jonathan (drums) (1989-1990)
Weisgerber, Alan (tenor saxophone) (mid 2000s)
Williams, Scott (drums) (2016-2022)
Williford, Kendra (trumpet) (2018-2023)
Wishon, Shannon (alto saxophone) (1991-1992)
† Deceased
† In Memory †
O. ALLEN DUNCAN
O. ALLEN DUNCAN
O. ALLEN DUNCAN
(May 10, 1944- December 3, 2005)
In addition to being a solid trombonist with the orchestra for a number of years, Allen was instrumental in helping get the group started.
STEPHEN BLAHUT
O. ALLEN DUNCAN
O. ALLEN DUNCAN
(July 15, 1918 - June 25, 2000)
Stephen joined the orchestra in 1989 as its first lead alto saxophonist. A native of Pittsburgh, he occasionally substituted in some of the well-known bands of the 1930s and 1940s including the outfits of Lawrence Welk and Les Brown.
BILL GOUCHNOUR
O. ALLEN DUNCAN
BILL GOUCHNOUR
(March 3, 1918 - July 12, 1999) Born in Pittsburgh, Bill joined the orchestra in 1989 as its first baritone saxophonist. He spent much of his life in Florida where he worked as a tool and die maker for NAS Jacksonville before retiring to Morganton.
NATHAN HEFNER
(April 13, 1976 - October 22, 2023)
Nathan was with the orchestra from 1989 through 1992. At the age of 13, he became the orchestra's first pianist and was the youngest member to ever play with the band. He went on to enjoy an illustrious career as a professional musician before passing away in 2023 at the age of 47.