I just found this video... I studied with Joe in 1982-1983 when I was a performance major studying Trombone at Temple University in Philadelphia. Joe was the second chair at that time with the Philadelphia Orchestra when Riccardo Muti was the Maestro. Glen Dodson was the principal chair at that time. Joe knew it was going to be a long time before he would have a shot at the principal chair so when the opportunity with the NY Philharmonic presented itself in 1985 Joe auditioned and ultimately got the principal chair. I can tell you as a teacher Joe was extremely demanding and meticulous in his approach to not just playing but teaching as well. I will admit it was a little intimidating when he would play along side me or play a passage by himself if he needed me to hear it a certain way, Its been a long time since my playing career ended but finding this video brought back an wave of memories.