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The composer David Lang attended Stanford as an undergraduate, and it was there that he met a replacement teacher from the University of Iowa called Martin Jenni, whom he credits for setting him on his illustrious career path.

Well, there's some irony for you.  David Lang is a former LSJUMB member, and I seem to recall folks from the University of Iowa having a problem with the Band...
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David Lang was more than just a former LSJUMB member. He was the most prolific chart arranger of all time - possibly beating out Dr. Barnes. I suspect to this day the LSJUMB is probably playing more charts by Lang than any other student.

He was also commissioned by Stanford to write an orchestral work to celebrate the university's centenial. It was called, "Aliens kidnapped me and stole my blood".  Playing it was ... interesting.

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[quote author=needle link=topic=14662.msg157386#msg157386 date=1456680573]

The composer David Lang attended Stanford as an undergraduate, and it was there that he met a replacement teacher from the University of Iowa called Martin Jenni, whom he credits for setting him on his illustrious career path.

Well, there's some irony for you.  David Lang is a former LSJUMB member, and I seem to recall folks from the University of Iowa having a problem with the Band...
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David Lang was more than just a former LSJUMB member. He was the most prolific chart arranger of all time - possibly beating out Dr. Barnes. I suspect to this day the LSJUMB is probably playing more charts by Lang than any other student.

He was also commissioned by Stanford to write an orchestral work to celebrate the university's centenial. It was called, "Aliens kidnapped me and stole my blood".  Playing it was ... interesting.