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In the summer of 2023, then-U. S. Marine Band Associate Director Ryan Nowlin approached me about a commission for “The President’s Own” U. S. Marine Band to be premiered in March of 2025 for the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. We spoke about details, and to my great excitement Ryan indicated that I could write whatever I wanted. There would be no length restrictions, and no other restrict...