Our journey began with Marcus meeting with Howard Meeker (ClevelandStateUniversity) to discuss Anatoly Selianin's interest in presenting a Sousa style concert with the Volga Concert Band (Saratov, Russia).  After further meetings with Selianin, the date of October 15th, 2004 was established and preparations began.

Invitations were extended by the Russian Embassy for Mary Ann and Marcus to apply for visas.  Travel arrangements were completed with the help of Debbie VanNostran at V.I.P. Travel in Medina and air transport arranged on Delta Airlines.

Neiman and Selianin exchanged emails and phone calls to finalize the 28 selections that would be presented on the Sousa style concert and music was sent to the Sar... Click here for more