Comments on: Fred Mills: Trumpeter, Teacher Dead At 74

By: Kevin Watts

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:05:26 +0000

My father is Gene Watts. The founder and trombone player of the Canadian Brass. Fred was a HUGE part of my life while I grew up. This is very sad and shocking news for me.

By: David Reese

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:40:05 +0000

I just found about Fred’s death on 11/4/2009. We first heard them on CBC in 1975 … attended our first concert with them in 1982 … and had the wonderful gift of having lunch with them many years ago in Excelsior, Minnesota. Everyone of them were wonderful guys and I had the privilege of extended conversations with Charlie, Gene and Fred. Fred’s loss will be immeasurable.

By: Rick

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:05:25 +0000

this was such sad news to hear. I never met Mr Mills, but came to admire and respect him not only for his tremendous musical ability, but also for his kindness. a very close friend of mine was a friend and protege of Mr Mills, and I know from the way my friend always spoke of him that he valued his friendship with Mr Mills very deeply. his loss is very strongly felt, and all those that were dear to him are in my prayers.

By: Joanne Anderson

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:42:08 +0000

Fred was a wonderful dedicated musician and the world is going to miss him. He was my cousin and his playing with the Canadian Brass inspired me to take up my dream of playing the French Horn. My sincere regrets to his wife and his brother.