Paul Noerenberg

Paul was a member of the graduating class of 1967. He went on to attend Eastern Illinois University and upon graduation in 1971, enlisted in the U.S. Army.

Paul attended basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and remained there for some advanced training. He was a member of the 399th Army Band and played  training class graduations and orientations.

In June, 1973, Paul was transferred to Korea and assigned to the 8th U.S. Army Band in Seoul. His duties included performances for officer retirements, transfers, Friday afternoon flag ceremonies, public concerts for Korean celebrations and various other 'parties'. When not performing band duties, he was a truck driver for commaqnd personnel.

Upon his return to the States for discharge, Paul reentered EIU as a graduate student in music education.