Willard Spencer (2)

Trombonist, Oakland Tech graduate and member of Musician's Union Local 6, he performed in numerous orchestras and bands for over 70 years, including the San Francisco Symphony and Opera, the KFRC radio and KGO television staff bands, the Golden Gate Park and San Francisco Municipal bands, the California Grays band, and the California National Guard and U.S. Maritime Service military bands, as well as numerous casual engagements for shows, theater, dance and clubs. In addition to performing, Willard taught and arranged music and repaired brass instruments. b. December 30, 1915 - d. February 5, 2006