Description: Website for Michael Dotterer - trombonist, arranger and some web design too!
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cartoon by Rob Henke Mike Dotterer was born the son of a poor trombone-smith. His father had to pursue his craft of trombone building in the late hours of the night in a shed three miles away, up hill, and often in a storm, as to not be ridiculed by his peers... peers whose children were coordinated enough to play sports. One day, his son (Mike) heard the calling of the flutter tongued glissando and knew at precisely that moment what he must do with his life. . Some years later, Mike became a freelance trom
Currently, most of Mike's playing and arranging is with the Franklin Alison Band , " Hello, I Must Be Going !" Phil Collins tribute band, and his own groups, The Other Band , and the Hampton Brass . Some of the other local bands and ensembles he has played with and arranged for would include: LA Starz (and other bands at EBE), The Exceptions, The Wind Symphony of Southern NJ, various flavors of CTO, The Carl Granieri Orchestras, The David Christopher Band and Then and Now.
Additional career highlights have been performances with 10,000 Maniacs, Phunkyman, Teddy Pendergrass, Starship, and various other tours, cruise ships, recordings and national acts.