I studied with Jimmy Decker (Columbia Symphony) and Ralph Pyle (2nd horn - LA Phil) in later years.

These musicians were throughout the years as the premiere musicians on records, TV, and movie scores in Hollywood, along with live performances.

The music from this radio station is dated but is still reminiscent of the "sound" of the brass players in the 60's and 70's music scores for TV and Movies.

                                                                                                 - - - - Jim Wyler

I was surprised to learn that another ship could have rescued many of the Titanic passengers but continued on, even though they saw distress flares in the sky. They thought that the Titanic was just celebrating since it was close to midnight.

This first voyage of the Titanic was doomed. They left without enough life boats, no binoculars for the lookouts, a lack of regard for the iceberg report, etc.

The ship was moving too fast to make the wide turn after the Iceberg was sighted and reported. After the sinking an extensive inquiry in both New York and London occured. Many safety changes for future ocean voyages were mandated.

                                                                                                 - - - - Jim Wyler