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musicians, serving the White House itself.
By the time of his retirement in 1996, Col. Bourgeois had served under nine presidents, from Eisenhower to Clinton. 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.
The Marine Band has witnessed a great deal of American history, traveling with Lincoln to Gettysburg, playing for every presidential inauguration since 1801, and honoring fallen presidents. Col. Bourgeois has written a chapter covering the history of the band for a recent book entitled “The Marines,” and his library presentation will blend the rich history of band itself with his own fascinating personal experiences as the director of one of the most prestigious musical institutions in the world.
Col. Bourgeois originally came to Rappahannock as a weekender in 1986, and has been a permanent resident since 1996.
In addition to spending his time as a guest conductor, teaching one week each semester at Loyola University in New Orleans, and editing a series of wind-band music, he serves on the board of the Rappahannock Historical Society and relaxes at his home on Hunters Road.
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