Georgia Tech School of Music faculty Chris Moore and Chip Crotts were privy to a unique honor over the holiday break. As attendees of the Midwest Clinic, an annual international band and orchestra conference, they were invited to share the stage with the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Both were featured as soloists on stage, and given a chance to play with the corps.

The Midwest Clinic hosted over 18,000 guests this year from all 50 states in the US and over 30 countries worldwide. It offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference also focuses on industry trends and future topics in business and music education.