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Conductor

 

Jason K. Fettig is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on December 12, 1974, in Bangor, Maine, USA. Fettig grew up in a family of musicians, and his parents were both music teachers. His father was a band director, and his mother was a piano teacher. Fettig's parents played a significant role in his early musical education, and he started playing the trumpet at the age of nine. Fettig attended the University of Maine, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. He later went on to earn a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During his time at the University of Massachusetts, Fettig studied under the tutelage of renowned trumpet player and teacher, Charles Schlueter. After completing his studies, Fettig began his career as a professional musician. He joined the United States Marine Band in 1997 as a trumpet player. The United States Marine Band is one of the oldest and most prestigious military bands in the world, and Fettig's appointment was a significant achievement. He quickly rose through the ranks and was appointed as the band's conductor in 2014. As the conductor of the United States Marine Band, Fettig has led the band in numerous performances across the United States and around the world. He has conducted the band at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and the Lincoln Center, among other prestigious venues. Fettig has also conducted the band on several international tours, including performances in Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Fettig's performances with the United States Marine Band have earned him numerous accolades and awards. In 2008, he was awarded the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Trophy, which is awarded to the top military band in the United States. Fettig has also been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his outstanding service as a musician and conductor. In addition to his work with the United States Marine Band, Fettig is also an accomplished soloist and chamber musician. He has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra. Fettig has also performed as a member of several chamber ensembles, including the United States Marine Band Brass Quintet and the United States Marine Band Chamber Orchestra. Fettig is also a respected music educator and has taught at several universities and music schools. He has served as a faculty member at the University of Maryland, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. Fettig has also conducted masterclasses and clinics for students and musicians around the world. In addition to his work as a musician and educator, Fettig is also a composer and arranger. He has composed and arranged music for the United States Marine Band, as well as for other ensembles and soloists. Fettig's compositions and arrangements have been performed by numerous orchestras and ensembles around the world. Fettig's contributions to the world of music have been recognized by numerous organizations and institutions. He has been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Maine and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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