TMP alum to perform Monday during Encore Series’ Count Basie Orchestra

The photo of the “Sportsmen” band at SJMA was taken in 1970, Doug’s senior year. Members: Cliff Ruder ’70, Clem Karlin ’70, Gerald Schippers ’70, Doug Stroemel ’70, Larry Brown ’73, Al Comeau ’70, Tim Marcotte ’71, Matt Whiting Sp’72, Frank Cabasier Sp’71, Tom Staab ’70, John Breit ’70, Jim Buchheister ’70, Randy Von Feldt ’70, Tim Schumacher ’72, Dennis Bowers ’72, Martin Briggs-Hall ’71, and Doug Miller ’70.

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An alum of Thomas More Prep school will be in Hays Monday night, March 7, as part of the Fort Hays State University Encore Series. Doug Miller graduated from the Catholic high school in 1970 and is a musician with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.

An informal get-together with Miller will be held Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at Thirsty’s Brew and Pub, 2704 Vine Street. All of the school’s alumni of TMP-Marian, TMP, Marian, SJMA, SFS, and GCHS are invited to attend.

Miller will then speak with the current TMP band students Monday afternoon at 1:20 p.m. before that night’s performance at Beach Schmidt Performing Arts Center.

Miller plays tenor saxophone, is a music arranger and serves as Road Manager for the Count Basie Orchestra. He also conducts music clinics and performs as a guest artist internationally.