Saxophonist Master Sergeant Otis Goodlett IV of Lexington, S.C., joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in June 2000.
Master Sgt. Goodlett began his musical career at age 8. After graduating from Lexington High School in 1994, he attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C., where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music education in 1998. In 1999, he received a master’s degree in saxophone performance from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. His instructors include Clifford Leaman of the University of South Carolina, Jonathan Helton of the University of Florida, and Dr. Frederick Hemke of Northwestern University.
Prior to joining “The President’s Own,” Master Sgt. Goodlett taught music at the American Renaissance Charter and Middle Schools in Statesville, N.C., and taught private music lessons.
Master Sgt. Goodlett performs with the Marine Band at the White House, in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and across the country during the band’s annual concert tour.