Richard W. Vandament Music Scholarship Fund

Here is a brief background on Mr. Vandament who was born in Hannibal, MO and raised in Quincy, IL. Prior to college, Mr. Vandament started his music career playing the trumpet as a member of the No. 37 Drum and Bugle Corp. He earned a Master Degree in Music Education at the University of Illinois and join the United States Air Force. As decorated Vietnam veteran, he was also a member of the United States Air Force Band, which exclusively performed for Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. After his service, Mr. Vandament performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, while studying under principal trumpeter Adolph Herseth. Mr. Vandament started his teaching career in Manassas, VA then moved to Massachusetts and continued teaching with the Wareham School District. Before his retirement, he also taught music at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He was the founder of Instant Success Publication where he published his music theory and instrumental teaching methods. Mr. Vandament was a regular speaker at conferences and seminars on his music theory techniques.