Joe Donegan began his trumpet studies with Dave Detwiler of the National Symphony Orchestra and former lead trumpet for the Army Blues. Currently a Jazz Studies major at George Mason, Joe has recorded with the country/bluegrass act Dailey & Vincent and Kim Wilson of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. He also performs with The Washington Redskins Marching Band, and has made appearances with The White House Band at GMU Jazz Ensemble at Blues Alley.