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with a band in San Francisco, he won an audition with the Marine Band in 1958.
‘It's considered the finest band in the States, if not the world." he said. “I really hadn't heard the band,that much and then when I did. I just loved it."
Bourgeois entered The President's Own " as a French homist and arranger. He was named the band’s 25th director in 1979 and served in the position until he retired from active duty in 1996,
As director, he was music advisor to the White House. He selected the musical program and directed the band in its traditional place at the U.S. Capitol for four presidential inaugurations.
He performed 600 events annually with the Manne Band, including 200 per year at the White House. He appeared at the White House more frequently than any other musician in the
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