Mr. Blackman had been a loyal musician in the group since 1986 .
Musician traded musician 's 's 's clarinet for a baton in 2000 and continues to bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication from the podium to the band members and the community .
Mr. Blackman had been a loyal musician in the group since 1986 , but he traded his clarinet for a baton in 2000 and continues to bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication from the podium to the band members and the community .