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{{AFC comment|1=Looks notable. His band is definately notable [[User:Legacypac|Legacypac]] ([[User talk:Legacypac|talk]]) 23:14, 17 February 2019 (UTC)}}

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'''Arthur C. Bartner''' is an [[United States|American]] musician best known as the director of [[Spirit of Troy]], the marching band for [[University of Southern California]], a position he has held since 1970. During this time he became popularly synonymous with [[USC Trojans football]] and was credited for establishing the Spirit of Troy as "one of the most-famous bands in America."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ramirez|first1=Steve|title=Mr. USC, band director Art Bartner to speak at Pasadena Quarterbacks Club luncheon|url=http://www.sgvtribune.com/sports/20140924/mr-usc-band-director-art-bartner-to-speak-at-pasadena-quarterbacks-club-luncheon|accessdate=12 October 2015|work=[[San Gabriel Valley Tribune]]|date=24 September 2014}}</ref> In addition to his long-time work directing the USC marching band, Bartner also served as director of bands at Davison High School in Davison, Michigan, and as director of the band of the 1984 Olympic games.
'''Arthur Charles Bartner''' (born August 30, 1940) is an American musician best known as the director of [[Spirit of Troy]], the marching band for the [[University of Southern California]], a position he held from 1970 to 2020. During this time he has become closely identified with [[USC Trojans football]] and has been credited with establishing the Spirit of Troy as "one of the most-famous bands in America."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ramirez|first1=Steve|title=Mr. USC, band director Art Bartner to speak at Pasadena Quarterbacks Club luncheon|url=http://www.sgvtribune.com/sports/20140924/mr-usc-band-director-art-bartner-to-speak-at-pasadena-quarterbacks-club-luncheon|accessdate=12 October 2015|work=[[San Gabriel Valley Tribune]]|date=24 September 2014}}</ref> In addition to his longtime work directing the USC marching band, Bartner also served as director of bands at Davison High School in [[Davison, Michigan]], and as director of the band of the [[1984 Summer Olympics]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Bartner was born and raised in [[Maplewood, New Jersey]]. He claims his interest in music began when his older brother started taking trumpet lessons, a path Bartner followed, and crystalized when he saw the [[United States Marine Band]], which had come to perform at his [[junior high school]].<ref name="sbo">{{cite news|title=Forging Tradition: USC's Dr. Arthur Bartner|url=http://sbomagazine.com/1269-archives/2700-39forging-tradition-usc-s-dr-arthur-bartner.html|accessdate=12 October 2015|work=School Band and Orchestra Magazine|date=12 October 2015}}</ref> In high school, Bartner earned all-state honors in both trumpet and [[basketball]], and went on to attend the [[University of Michigan]].<ref name="horse"/> After a failed try-out for the [[basketball]] team, he joined the [[University of Michigan Marching Band]], where he played [[trumpet]] from 1958 to 1962.<ref name="sbo"/><ref name="um"/> Following graduation in 1962, Bartner went on to earn a [[Master of Music]] degree in 1963 and a [[Doctor of Education]] in 1971, both also at Michigan.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Haithman|first1=Diane|title=The man behind the band at USC|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/04/entertainment/la-ca-arthur-c-bartner-20110904|accessdate=12 October 2015|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=4 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="um">{{cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PC3iAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA74-IA37&lpg=PA74-IA37&dq#v=onepage&q&f=false|accessdate=12 October 2015|work=The Michigan Alumnus|title=Art Bartner '62|date=2000}}</ref> Bartner has credited longtime Michigan band director [[William D. Revelli]] as the most important musical influence in his life.<ref name="horse"/>
Bartner was born and raised in [[Maplewood, New Jersey]]. He claims his interest in music began when his older brother started taking [[trumpet]] lessons, a path Bartner followed, and crystallized when he saw the [[United States Marine Band]], which had come to perform at his [[junior high school]].<ref name="sbo">{{cite news|title=Forging Tradition: USC's Dr. Arthur Bartner|url=http://sbomagazine.com/1269-archives/2700-39forging-tradition-usc-s-dr-arthur-bartner.html|accessdate=12 October 2015|work=School Band and Orchestra Magazine|date=12 October 2015}}</ref> At [[Columbia High School (New Jersey)|Columbia High School]], Bartner earned all-state honors in both trumpet and [[high school basketball|basketball]], and went on to attend the [[University of Michigan]], where he was a member of [[Sigma Alpha Mu]].<ref name="horse"/> After a failed try-out for the basketball team, he joined the [[Michigan Marching Band|University of Michigan Marching Band]], where he played trumpet from 1958 to 1962.<ref name="sbo"/><ref name="um"/> Following graduation in 1962, Bartner went on to earn a [[Master of Music]] degree in 1963 and a [[Doctor of Education]] in 1971, both also at Michigan.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Haithman|first1=Diane|title=The man behind the band at USC|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-xpm-2011-sep-04-la-ca-arthur-c-bartner-20110904-story.html|access-date=12 October 2015|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=4 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="um">{{cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PC3iAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA74-IA37|accessdate=12 October 2015|work=The Michigan Alumnus|title=Art Bartner '62|date=2000}}</ref> Bartner has credited longtime Michigan band director [[William D. Revelli]] as the most important musical influence in his life.<ref name="horse"/>


==Career==
==Career==

===Davison High School===
===Davison High School===
From XXXX to XXXX Bartner was the band director at [[Davison_Community_Schools#Davison_High_School|Davison High School]] in [[Davison, Michigan]]. According to Bartner, during his five years at Davison, he doubled the size of the band from 60 to 120 students. During this time he also performed with the Flint Symphony Orchestra in [[Flint, Michigan]]. <ref name="sbo"/>
Bartner was the band director at [[Davison Community Schools#Davison High School|Davison High School]] in [[Davison, Michigan]]. During his five years at Davison, Bartner said he doubled the size of the band from 60 to 120 students. During this time he also performed with the Flint Symphony Orchestra in [[Flint, Michigan]].<ref name="sbo"/>


===USC===
===USC===
Bartner was hired as director of the USC marching band in 1970. When he took over the group, it had 80 members and was derisively known as "the library band." By the late 1970s Bartner had become disappointed in the direction of the group which had become increasingly unruly and insubordinate. Talked out of resigning by university administrators, Bartner adopted a new disciplinarian approach to running the band, banning profanity, [[hazing]], and alcohol, and introducing an intensity in rehearsal he borrowed from observing Trojan football practices.<ref name="horse"/>
Bartner was hired as director of the USC marching band in 1970. When he took over the group, it had 80 members and was derisively known as "the library band." By the late 1970s Bartner had become disappointed in the direction of the group which had become increasingly unruly and insubordinate. Talked out of resigning by university administrators, Bartner adopted a new disciplinarian approach to running the band, banning profanity, [[hazing]] and alcohol, and introducing an intensity in rehearsal he borrowed from observing Trojan football practices.<ref name="horse"/>


In 1979 the Spirit of Troy recorded ''[[Tusk (song)|Tusk]]'' with [[Fleetwood Mac]],
In 1979 the Spirit of Troy recorded ''[[Tusk (song)|Tusk]]'' with [[Fleetwood Mac]].


Adopting a disciplinarian approach to running the group, Bartner quickly grew its size and energy. In 1973 [[Diana Ross]] became the first in a long line of celebrity performers to appear on-field with the USC band
Adopting a disciplinarian approach to running the group, Bartner quickly grew its size and energy. In 1973 [[Diana Ross]] became the first in a long line of celebrity performers to appear on-field with the USC band.


In 2011 Bartner was inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Harmonson|first1=Todd|title=Former Register columnist picked for USC HOF|url=http://www.ocregister.com/usc/strong-474853-usc-register.html|accessdate=12 October 2015|work=[[Orange County Register]]|date=3 August 2011}}</ref>
In 2011 Bartner was inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Harmonson|first1=Todd|title=Former Register columnist picked for USC HOF|url=http://www.ocregister.com/usc/strong-474853-usc-register.html|accessdate=12 October 2015|work=[[Orange County Register]]|date=3 August 2011}}</ref>

Bartner announced on November 22, 2019, that he would step down as full-time director at the end of the season, with the intention of remaining with the band in 2020 to help the band transition to a new director.
<ref>{{cite news|last1=Padelford|first1=Brett|title=Arthur C. Bartner prepares Trojan Marching Band for last home game of his 50th season|url=http://news.usc.edu/163159/arthur-c-bartner-trojan-marching-band-last-home-game-50th-season/|work=[[USC.edu website]]|date=22 November 2019}}</ref> He officially retired after the 2020 season, with Jacob Vogel named as his successor.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schmidt|first1=Grayson|title=Jacob Vogel ready to become new USC Trojan Marching Band director|url=https://news.usc.edu/179940/jacob-vogel-new-usc-trojan-marching-band-director/|work=[[USC.edu website]]|date=15 December 2020}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Bartner is married with two children. He met his wife, Barbara, in junior high school.<ref name="horse">{{cite news|last1=Felton|first1=Rob|title=Trojan Hoarse|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2000/oct/29/magazine/tm-43663/3|accessdate=22 October 2015|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=29 October 2000}}</ref>
Bartner married Barbara Masin, who he met in junior high school, in June 1962; they have two children.<ref name="horse">{{cite news|last1=Felton|first1=Rob|title=Trojan Hoarse|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2000/oct/29/magazine/tm-43663/3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630120938/http://articles.latimes.com/2000/oct/29/magazine/tm-43663/3|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 June 2016|accessdate=22 October 2015|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=29 October 2000}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 03:00, 14 August 2024

Arthur C. Bartner
Born (1940-08-30) August 30, 1940 (age 84)
Maplewood, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
OccupationDirector of Spirit of Troy
Years active1970 - 2020
EmployerUniversity of Southern California

Arthur Charles Bartner (born August 30, 1940) is an American musician best known as the director of Spirit of Troy, the marching band for the University of Southern California, a position he held from 1970 to 2020. During this time he has become closely identified with USC Trojans football and has been credited with establishing the Spirit of Troy as "one of the most-famous bands in America."[1] In addition to his longtime work directing the USC marching band, Bartner also served as director of bands at Davison High School in Davison, Michigan, and as director of the band of the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Early life and education

[edit]

Bartner was born and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. He claims his interest in music began when his older brother started taking trumpet lessons, a path Bartner followed, and crystallized when he saw the United States Marine Band, which had come to perform at his junior high school.[2] At Columbia High School, Bartner earned all-state honors in both trumpet and basketball, and went on to attend the University of Michigan, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu.[3] After a failed try-out for the basketball team, he joined the University of Michigan Marching Band, where he played trumpet from 1958 to 1962.[2][4] Following graduation in 1962, Bartner went on to earn a Master of Music degree in 1963 and a Doctor of Education in 1971, both also at Michigan.[5][4] Bartner has credited longtime Michigan band director William D. Revelli as the most important musical influence in his life.[3]

Career

[edit]

Davison High School

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Bartner was the band director at Davison High School in Davison, Michigan. During his five years at Davison, Bartner said he doubled the size of the band from 60 to 120 students. During this time he also performed with the Flint Symphony Orchestra in Flint, Michigan.[2]

USC

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Bartner was hired as director of the USC marching band in 1970. When he took over the group, it had 80 members and was derisively known as "the library band." By the late 1970s Bartner had become disappointed in the direction of the group which had become increasingly unruly and insubordinate. Talked out of resigning by university administrators, Bartner adopted a new disciplinarian approach to running the band, banning profanity, hazing and alcohol, and introducing an intensity in rehearsal he borrowed from observing Trojan football practices.[3]

In 1979 the Spirit of Troy recorded Tusk with Fleetwood Mac.

Adopting a disciplinarian approach to running the group, Bartner quickly grew its size and energy. In 1973 Diana Ross became the first in a long line of celebrity performers to appear on-field with the USC band.

In 2011 Bartner was inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame.[6]

Bartner announced on November 22, 2019, that he would step down as full-time director at the end of the season, with the intention of remaining with the band in 2020 to help the band transition to a new director. [7] He officially retired after the 2020 season, with Jacob Vogel named as his successor.[8]

Personal life

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Bartner married Barbara Masin, who he met in junior high school, in June 1962; they have two children.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Ramirez, Steve (24 September 2014). "Mr. USC, band director Art Bartner to speak at Pasadena Quarterbacks Club luncheon". San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Forging Tradition: USC's Dr. Arthur Bartner". School Band and Orchestra Magazine. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d Felton, Rob (29 October 2000). "Trojan Hoarse". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Art Bartner '62". The Michigan Alumnus. 2000. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  5. ^ Haithman, Diane (4 September 2011). "The man behind the band at USC". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  6. ^ Harmonson, Todd (3 August 2011). "Former Register columnist picked for USC HOF". Orange County Register. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  7. ^ Padelford, Brett (22 November 2019). "Arthur C. Bartner prepares Trojan Marching Band for last home game of his 50th season". USC.edu website.
  8. ^ Schmidt, Grayson (15 December 2020). "Jacob Vogel ready to become new USC Trojan Marching Band director". USC.edu website.
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