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Auditioning and Playing as a Member of The President’s Own Marine Band
John Bourgeois
Colonel John Bourgeois (US Marine Corps, Retired), is Director Emeritus of the United States Marine Band, which he led from 1979-1996. His tenure with the Marine Band spanned nine US Presidencies, and he has been called the greatest influence on the direction and sound of the ensemble since John Philip Sousa. He is currently acting as a Visiting Professor of Music at Loyola University, New Orleans. |
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Description: Col. John Bourgeois, Director Emeritus of the Marine Band, discusses how one goes about auditioning for the group, what the workload is like, and what the demands on the musician are. He also shares some inside tips on what the audition panel are looking for from the musicians who try out.
Shoot Date: Nov 05 |
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