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Col. John Bourgeois of the Marine Band on Carrying On the Tradition of John Phillips Sousa
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 the long history and legacy of touring bands in the USA, and the impact that John Philip Sousa had, not only on the Marine Band in particular, but on the American music experience in general.
Shoot Date: Nov 05 |
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