Jazz pianist/composer faculty Hank Hehmsoth was guest clinician/trainer at Fort Eustis- Williamsburg, Virginia, with the US Army School of Music, & the US Air Force band attending. He worked with adult professional career musicians on:
Innovative Practice Techniques
Contemporary creativity
Maximizing individual potential
Global/Cross-cultural impact of music
He also conferenced with 2-star general Major General Mark MacCarley to develop plans to use the arts, especially music, as a bridge between cultures, and a way to spread freedom and creativity around the world, while spreading American goodwill. General MacCarley presented Hank with a certificate that reads: “For your generous contributions to the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Band at Ft. Eustis, VA. Your talents and commitment have helped the TRADOC Band maintain its reputation of professionalism, excellence, and distinction. Your dedication and patriotism are in keeping with the highest traditions of service and represents great credit upon you and Texas State University – San Marcos.“