(Dear Anthony,
You have been chosen to study with me this summer in the scholarship class.
You will be notified as to the time and place. Probably the 15th of June
Sincerely,
Wm. Vacchiano
7328 - 179St.
Flushing L.I.)

This post card sent to Sonny from William Vacchiano principal trumpet artist with the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra was a God send for Sonny .
Coming from a poor family it enabled him to study with one of the foremost trumpet teachers at Julliard School with an awarded 2 year scholarship .

William Vacchino's students included other great jazz stars such as Wynton Marsalis, Miles Davis and Jonah Jones