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Chris Burnett
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Chris Burnett (born Christopher LeRoy Burnett on November 2, 1955) is an American saxophone player, composer, and band leader. Born in Olathe, Kansas, Burnett's family moved relatively frequently during his early childhood due to his father being a member of the active US military service. His brother, Richie Pratt was also a musician. Formative years Burnett was first exposed to music at an early age through the piano by his mother, and later studied vocal music through the youth choir program at his church. Burnett's introduction to the saxophone and clarinet began through the instrumental music program at school. Burnett was accepted to the music programs of the US Air Force and US Army bands. He studied at the Armed Forces School of Music, Webster University, , Berklee College of Music, and the American University. US military bands Burnett concluded his career as a First Sergeant and in the position of Enlisted Bandleader, which was the highest position attainable for performing artists working in the military music system. He is a highly decorated military veteran, who has performed thousands of concerts and whose formal honors include: the Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal and (two awards of) the Army Meritorious Service Medal. Decorations and badges *60px Defense Meritorious Service Medal *60px Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) *60px Army Commendation Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters) 
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