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Last night at the U.S. Navy Band concert at the Pleasant Grove High School Performing Arts Center, one of the clarinet players was no stranger to Texarkana. Laura Grantier Snavely, who has been part of the Navy’s concert band since 1995, lived three years in T-Town and got her start with the clarinet here during middle school. She says it was either the saxophone or the clarinet, and since it’s supposedly quieter her dad recommended the clarinet. Now she’s an accomplished performer who has played with a number of symphonies. A photo of her is below. Check Sunday’s Accent page for the full story. 

- Aaron Brand

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I’m here in the office doing a bit of last-minute research before I check out the US Navy Band’s performance tonight at Pleasant Grove High School Performing Arts Center and interview a member of the concert band. Cruising around the band’s Website I luckily stumbled upon a whole page of their music (MP3 format).

Lots of gems and great stuff from the various bands that are part of the US Navy Band—good jazz, country and concert band material. Give it a listen and click on the link: US Navy Band Sound Files. I particularly like the Navy’s jazz ensemble, The Commodores, and the Navy’s chorus, the Sea Chanters. Enjoy. 

- Aaron Brand

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You may have last seen the U.S. Navy Band playing at President Barack Obama’s inauguration. Now they’re coming to Texarkana. The concert band, one of a number of bands under the U.S. Navy Band umbrella, will perform at Pleasant Grove High School’s performing arts center. A former Pleasant Grove High School student is even in the band. They play Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. The free tickets, which you must have to enter, are available at any PGISD campus. 

- Aaron Brand 

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