Sarah Hanrahan

Sarah Hanrahan, alto sax
Tony Davis, guitar
Mike Migliore, bass
Mike Camacho, drums
Greg Wall, tenor and soprano sax

 

Sarah grew up in Massachusetts and began playing the alto saxophone at the age of 8. After graduating from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz (Hartt School, University of Hartford) for her bachelors degree, and the Juilliard School for her masters degree, she now resides in New York City.

Sarah can be found playing with her own band all around NYC. She also tours regularly across the country and internationally both with her own band as well as with bands like the Mingus Big Band, Joe Farnsworth, Peter Martin, and more.

David Sneider

David Sneider, trumpet with:
David Zaks, piano
Dan Finn, bass
Mike Camacho, drums
Greg Wall, saxes

David Sneider is a jazz trumpet player, composer and teacher who is a graduate of the Juilliard School. He is the First place winner of both the 2021 Carmine Caruso Competition and the 2019 National Trumpet Competition. The son of a jazz trumpet player and an opera singer, Sneider has been immersed in the New York music scene his whole life. He is a frequent sideman for Dom Salvador, Ulysses Owens and Larry Goldings. Other notable musicians he has shared the stage with include Jerry Weldon, Grant Stewart and Evan Sherman. In 2023, David and his father, John Sneider, co-released an album on Cellar Live entitled “Sneid Remarks”, which features their original compositions.

VFW Post 399 is proud to announce its participation in the Town of Westport Veterans Day ceremony, scheduled for 11 am on Monday, November 11th at the Town Hall Auditorium. This event is a heartfelt tribute to all those who have served in the United States military.

The program for the ceremony includes the Posting of the Colors by VFW Post 399, Master of Ceremonies by Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, Judge Edward Karazin, Jr. remarks by First Selectman Jen Tooker, a Veterans Day Address by Staples High School senior, Sandro Alderucci, placing of a memorial wreath by VFW Auxiliary.  Rabbi Greg Wall will provide Invocation/Benediction and Honor Guard from the Westport Police Department will provide the ceremonial Rifle Salute.

Following the ceremony, VFW Post 399 will host a Veterans Day luncheon at their premises to honor veterans for their dedicated service, sacrifices, and unwavering commitment to our nation.  We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every veteran for their service.

Everyone is encouraged to attend this event to show their support and appreciation for our veterans.

About VFW Post 399 – 465 Riverside Ave, Westport

VFW Post 399 is a dedicated organization committed to supporting and advocating for veterans. They play an active role in honoring and remembering those who have served in the United States military, as well as providing assistance and camaraderie to veterans.