Latinik, Harry*

Latinik, Harry*

Mr. Latinik began playing a soprano in 1938 for the Salem, MA. VFW. He instructed brass and M&M for Salem P.L.A.V., St. Jeans Lynn, Most Precious Blood, I.C. Rockettes and Arbellas. Harry performed with the Salem Philharmonic Orchestra and was owner and leader of two dance bands. He was the Director of P.L.A.V. and Manager of St. Jeans. In 1948, he began an 18 year career playing obbligato for the Princemen. He is the only known individual to have successfully played “Carnival of Venice” on two soprano bugles simultaneously. Mr. Latinik was a member of VFW National Champion Brass Quartets and was 3 time National Champion Individual Soprano. Harry founded the Princemen Alumni group in 1982 and served on the Board of Directors until his passing.

*Deceased