sackbut, Erik received degrees in trombone performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.  Two years after graduation, he was introduced to period instruments and Early Music. Since then, Erik has had the opportunity to perform with many groups in North America including Spiritus Collective, Ciaramella, The New York Collegium, Tafelmusik, Clarion Music Society, Piffaro, Early music New York, Toronto Chamber Choir, Aston Magna, San Francisco Bach Choir, Long Island Baroque, and I Furiosi. In addition, he has recorded with The New York Collegium, Early Music New York, Aston Magna, and Ciaramella. Erik is currently a freelance performer residing in Connecticut.