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ABOUT OUR DIRECTOR!

 

 

James V. Burden has been the director of the LaPorte City Band for more than 40 years. In fact, he holds the record for the longest conductorship in the band's history. After graduating from the VanderCook College of Music with a Masters Degree, he taught music in the LaPorte School System for close to fifteen years. His genuine love of music led him to join the Tom Milo Big Band, of which he has been an active member since the group's formation.

Jim's appreciation for music carried over into his family life as well. His wife Karen, plays the French horn and has been a member of the LaPorte City Band for more than thirty years. Both of his children have also been with the City Band for most of their lives. His daughter Missy plays French horn while son Matt plays the trumpet. Both began substituting with the City Band in middle school, and became regular members shortly thereafter. Both Missy and Matt remain permanent members of the band, with Matt having recently moved back to LaPorte from Michigan and resuming playing trumpet, and Missy having played continuously with the band for more than 20 years.

While Jim can play just about any instrument he picks up, his specialty is the alto saxophone. His skill with the sax is evident when you hear him playing with the Northern Indiana Saxophone Quartet. The group often performs special shows during the regular City Band summer concert season, giving band members the opportunity to hear the director in action.

Thanks to Jim, the LaPorte City Band concerts have become a popular summer tradition in the LaPorte community for many years. We all look forward to this tradition continuing for many more years to come.

 

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