VOLUNTEER STAFF
Dr. CARL GRAPENTINE
ANNOUNCER
Dr. Carl Grapentine has been "The Voice of the Michigan Band" since 1970 when he was appointed to the post by Dr. William D. Revelli. An alumnus of the University of Michigan School of Music, he played oboe in the Symphony Band and Symphony Orchestra and was a baritone soloist with the Men's Glee Club during his student years. He added duties of game announcer at Michigan Stadium in 2006. Carl has sung the National Anthem at Tiger Stadium, Wrigley Field, U.S. Cellular Field, the Pontiac Silverdome, and Crisler Arena. He is the morning host of WFMT radio in Chicago, the country's leading classical music station. He resides in Oak Park, Illinois.
DR. JOHN P. SCHMIDT
STAFF PHYSICIAN
John Schmidt, MD, originally from Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Schmidt marched in the trombone section for four years while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science and Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Michigan. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Health System. John currently works as a hospitalist in the Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan.
DR. CEMAL SOZENER
STAFF PHYSICIAN
Cemal Sozener, MD marched for five years in the euphonium section then served on the graduate staff of the MMB. While attending the University of Michigan he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology, a Masters Degree in Nuclear Engineering, and a Doctor of Medicine. After medical school, he completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the UM Health System. Cemal currently works as an attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan Hospital.
Development Assistants
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Kenny Aylesworth
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Eric Miller