Al and Heidi Rochlin Alan Rochlin received a degree in music education from Temple University in Philadelphia, and his graduate degree in trumpet performance from The University of the Arts. Alan has been an active freelancer in the Philadelphia region for over 30 years and has performed behind many top performers such as Johnny Mathis, Frankie Valle, Natalie Cole, The Temptations and the Four Tops. He is a member in several community bands and theaters and especially enjoys performing with his wife, Heidi, and their five musical children! Alan is the Director of the Ringgold New Horizons Band in Reading, PA. He has conducted at the Cincinnati NHIMA Music Event in 2023 and 2024 and will be there in 2025. He will also conduct at the NHIMA Mt. Tremblant Music Camp in 2025.

Heidi Rochlin comes from a very musical family. She received her Master of Science at Temple University for Secondary Mathematics Education. She has been teaching math, science and music for many years. Her administrative work included curriculum supervisor for grades K-12 in Math, Science and Music, superintendent of the Antietam School District and Executive Director of the Allentown School District. Al and Heidi share their love for music and their passion to teach music to all age groups. If you would like to find out more about the Ringgold New Horizons Band, please, go to www.ringgoldband.com