Mr. Duane Corbett Obituary

Mr. Duane Corbett attended J W Sexton High School in Lansing, MI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Mr. Duane Corbett.

Graduation Year	Faculty
Date of Passing	Oct 31, 2011
About	Unlike any other school here in Lansing during Duane Corbett's tenure, when you were in "the band", you were part of the history that made Sexton High School an experience in and of itself. The music program was extraordinary because of his leadership and dedication. We were, still are "the band" and he will always be "the director". Duane Corbett was a character builder. He demanded the best and got it. The band, because of his efforts traveled to two World's Fairs, NY City more than once, Atlantic City, Hawaii and performed annually for several years at the Thanksgiving Day Detroit Lions football game. He will be greatly missed for all his "hogrot". I can still picture him on top of the steps after a football game yelling "Who's got the greatest marching band in the world?!" And we would answer "Sexton!" You made us believe in ourselves. We will never forget you. 8 to the 5 "Uncle Dewey"! You were by far the best! R.I.P. from your "Concert Master"!

Classmate Memories

Message

Kevin Humphrey '73 said:

Great teacher. Mr. Corbett was even a better man.

Posted May 1st, 2024

Comment

Message

Jim Lovitt '68 said:

Mr. Corbett inspired decades of Sexton musicians to achieve their potential and make the Big Red marching band one of the best in the nation. I will always remember and be proud of the three years I spent as part of that organization.

Comment