Jim is an ex-Navy musician, attended Penn State, and is now a
retired instrumental teacher. His skill in playing is recognized by twenty
years playing for various shows at the Hershey Arena. and for bands that
travel through our region and borrow him. He sets the style and pace for the
front line of our band and has written several tunes including the music and
words for the Lewistown High School alma mater and fight song and five
arrangements for concert and dixieland band. Jim says joining the Deacons
two years ago is like having a breath of fresh air and energy.