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Kenneth G. Bloomquist (born 1931), a conductor and trumpet player, was involved with numerous bands throughout his career. He attended the University of Illinois from 1949 until 1957, also serving in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 as first sergeant and acting band leader of the 8th Armored Division Band. The bulk of his career was spent with the Michigan State University Band and Music program, of which he served as Director of Bands from 1978 until his retirement in 1993. During this time he also served as Director of the School of Music from 1978 to 1988. Bloomquist also served as an educator and clinician, working with many school music programs, summer camps, and community orchestras, including serving as Director of the Lansing Community Concert Band from 1978 to 1986. In addition, Kenneth Bloomquist also served as President of both The American Bandmasters Association and the National Band Association, and maintains active membership in both organizations.

Michigan State University
Bloomquist became the 7th director of the Spartan Marching Band at Michigan State University int 1970, and would hold that position for seven years.