Senior Master Sergeant Jürgen Schwarze joined the 562nd Air Force Band in 1985. Born in Ludwigsburg, West Germany, Sergeant Schwarze is a naturalized immigrant and was raised in the Chicago suburb of Mundelein, Illinois. He began his study of music at an early age and quickly mastered the clarinet, saxophone, and flute. After graduation from high school, he served four years as a Marine Corps Bandsman (1974-79). During this time, he was promoted meritoriously to the rank of Sergeant within two years as a member of the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band at MCAS, El Toro, California. Read full bio. |
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