Music to MPHS’ Ears

MILLER PLACE, NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 2020)—Music students at Miller Place High School (MPHS) recently received the opportunity of a lifetime to learn from and meet three members of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Through a virtual visit and performance, students discussed a myriad of practice strategies and the marine’s personal experiences with the band.

Members of the band who attended were: Concert Band Clinician Jennifer Paul, a 16-year member and French horn player in the Marine Band; Master Gunnery Sergeant Glenn Dewey, a 26-year member and bassist with the Marine Band; and Master Sergeant Chris Rose, a 16-year member and assistant principal percussionist with the Marine Band.

“The President’s Own” US Marine Band offers expansive educational experiences for students, teachers, and music enthusiasts through various kinds of resources to help inspire and improve the musical knowledge of students. Through educational video recordings, competitions, lesson plans, and virtual Q&A sessions, students can understand the experiences of these Marines, become more knowledgeable of their perspectives with music and service.

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