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About me:: I started playing music in the mid 1970's. I also marched in drum & bugle corps from 1978-83 and 2003-04. In my youth, I started on saxophone, but learned to play flute, clarinet, trumpet, baritone, french horn, and tuba with a basic level of expertise. Today, my primary instrument is baritone.

I did some instructor work in the 1980's and helped where I could in recent years. Over the past few years, I was a volunteer chorus instructor at a middle school and worked with a small college marching band in Georgia.

What does music mean to you?: Music is my first professional love and has influenced much of my life. The confidence I gained from my musical accomplishments spilled over into other professional endeavors proving I can be successful in professional life.

Why is the music-based service movement important to you?: Being of service is nothing new. I am an alumnus of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity. To be honest, I just heard of this organization, but am interested to learn what it is about and to see how I can help.

At 12:03pm on April 22, 2011, Eliot Winder said…: Hi Jon! What have you been up to? I'd love to hear some music from one of your projects!

At 4:39pm on June 22, 2010, Chris Howarth said…: Welcome to the movement and hurray for low brass instruments!

At 4:27pm on June 22, 2010, Cntr. for Music National Service said…: Hi Jon,

Welcome to the movement! Please visit us often to share your stories through our community blog, upload your music, photos and videos for others to experience, and find resources from the field of music, education and service. We hope you find many ways here to connect to others who strive to reach, teach, and heal through the power of music.

In the meantime, please accept our request for friendship to receive updates about the MusicianCorps Program and opportunities to serve.

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The Music National Service Team