Colonel Fettig and Johan de Meij Discuss Symphony No. 1, The Lord of the Rings

Composer Johan de Meij discusses his piece, Symphony No. 1, The Lord of the Rings, with Marine Band Director Colonel Jason K. Fettig. De Meij will conduct the Marine Band in performance on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland in College Park.
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I believe Col. Fettig and I both played movements 1, 2, and 5 in the All-New England Band in 1992 under the baton of Gary Greene. That was a life changing moment for me and when I knew I wanted to be a professional musician. Thank you so much, Mr. de Meij, for your incredible composition. If that was the only thing you ever did in your lifetime, it would be more than most dream.

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Wonderful, thanks for sharing!