Meet our musicians: Mandie Ramon…

Mandie Ramon

Instrument(s): Clarinet

First performance with the band: December 12, 2010

What I like most about playing: I enjoy moving people with the music we make. I also enjoy the mental stimulation that playing a musical instrument provides.

My favorite musical memory: One of my favorite musical memories is being a part of the Oregon Ambassadors of Music and traveling Europe for two weeks. While it was amazing to travel and play with a unique group of musicians, I also was able to get to know our conductor and his wife, as they were the chaperones on my bus.

A fun fact about myself: I love working and being around older adults and have a Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology, the study of older adults and the aging process. I’ve worked in long term care communities for 13 years and love it.

Three words I would use to describe Salem Symphonic Winds: Diverse, Talented, Ambitious