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Meet my family... my wife of 36 years, Claudette, my kids - Captain Erik Booker, U.S. Army, currently serving in Iraq; Adam Booker, senior music student (double bass) at Texas State University, and Colleen Booker, PhD. candidate and English instructor at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee; and the next generation our grandkids: Alex, Brennan, Colton, Devin, and Ronald

See Charles Booker: My Life in the U.S. Army

"Over the years I have come to realize how important my 21 years in the Army Band program were. There was always a sense of accomplishment; time and freedom to learn my trade, and I strongly believe I served my country to the best of my abilities. I highly recommend any of the military band programs. The opportunities for learning and leadership are there for anyone who has the desire to be the best they can be. Sound familiar?"

See Charles Booker: Composer/Conductor

An accomplished composer and conductor of music in several areas: for symphony orchestra, concert band, chamber groups and jazz orchestra. Works that have been commissioned include: "American Jubilee" for South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble of Linwood, New Jersey (2006) Keith W. Hodgson, Conductor; "Centra-fuge" for The University of Central Arkansas Wind Ensemble, Conductor Dr. Ricky Brooks, "American Dances", for the U.S. Air Force Academy Band, conducted by Lt.Col. Steve Grimo, and premiered at the Arkansas Bandmaster's Conference July 24, 2006.