When you were navigating your awkward teenage years, did you play in band? I did, for four years, with Jim Duren as my band director, and the experience shaped so much about the person I became. On November 5, 2020, Mr. Duren passed away, and the memories have been flooding in. Keep reading to learn more about the life and legacy of this remarkable man who touched so many.
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