This new release is the latest title in The American Bandmasters Association's Commemorative Recording Series, and focuses on the legacy of John R. Bourgeois. Colonel John R. Bourgeois, USMC (Ret), was the 25th Director of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. His acclaimed career spanned nine presidential administrations from Presidents Eisenhower to Clinton. A native of Louisiana, Colonel Bourgeois is a graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans. He joined the Marine Corps in 1956 and entered The President's Own in 1958 as a French Hornist and arranger. Named Director in 1979, Colonel Bourgeois was promoted to his present rank in 1983. He retired from active duty on July 11, 1996. As director of The President's Own, Bourgeois was Music Adviser to the White House. He selected the musical program and directed the band in it's traditional place of honor at the US Capitol for four presidential inaugurations, a Marine Band tradition dating back to 1801. He regularly conducted the Marine Band and the Marine Chamber Orchestra at the White House, appearing there more frequently than any other musician in the nation.

Tracklist:

2nd Regiment Connecticut National Guard March
Esprit De Corps
Sea Songs
Children's March "Over The Hills And Far Away" (Version For Band)
Siegfried, Wwv 86c: Forest Murmurs (Transcr. Goldschmidt)
Geneviève De Brabant: Galop (Arr. For Band) [Ed. J. Bourgeois]
Festmusik Der Stadt Wien, Trv 286
Fantasie (Transcr. J. Bourgeois For Flute & Band)
Grande Ouverture Des Francs-Juges, Op. 3, H. 23d (Transcr. T. Knox For Band)
Semper Fidelis (Version For Band)

UPC: 019688600426
Label: Klavier
Release Date: 7.19.19
Format: CD

United States Marine Band - John R Bourgeois Commemorativ (CD)