Arthur c bartner biography
Arthur c bartner biography
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LOS ANGELES — Pictures line the walls of the Trojan Marching Band’s offices, outlining the 50-year career of Arthur C. Bartner.
There’s one of President Ronald Reagan in the Trojan helmet.
Another of the band performing at the Forum with frequent collaborator Fleetwood Mac. In one, Bartner surveys a model of the Coliseum as he plans the 1984 Olympic’s opening ceremonies with John Williams.
In the Spirit of Troy director’s office, there’s an official document on the wall declaring Nov.
24, 1984, as Dr. Arthur C. Bartner Day in Los Angeles. Next to his sheet music is the latest edition of the student newspaper, The Daily Trojan.
Bartner is heading into the final weeks of his career. Retirement beckons following this football season.
“Now that I’ve announced my retirement, you look around the room and think how lucky you are,” he says in the raspy voice of one who still conducts band practices, the remnants of his New Jersey a