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In His Own Words: William Ledbetter – U.S. Navy Band Bassist
Musician First Class Benjamin Ford | March 18, 2022On Dec. 12, 2021, at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Musician First Class William “Will” Ledbetter played his very first concert with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble. Ledbetter is just the fifth bass player in the ensemble’s half-century existence, but his own musical journey started at the age of three […] Read More... -
First Lieutenant Darren Lin of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band
SBO Staff | February 23, 2022“The first time I conduct the Marine Band in the White House I think it’s going to be exciting and exhilarating,” First Lt. Darren Y. Lin said. “I’m sure I’ll just have all the adrenaline running through my veins. I’ll be lucky if I’m not overwhelmed in the moment, but I know it will be […] Read More... -
The Road to Now
MSG Leigh Lafosse | January 19, 2022When I think about how I became a clarinet player for The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” I suspect my story mirrors that of many current professional musicians. My first exposure to music study was in elementary school with the magical Ms. McAdoo. I remember how her classroom was made of windows and light […] Read More...
