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Master
Chief Petty Officer Richard F. Chappell, USN
Master Chief Musician Richard F. Chappell is a native of Brevard, North Carolina. He graduated from Brevard Junior College in 1968 and received a Bachelor of Music at the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem in 1970. While at the North Carolina School of the Arts he studied French horn with Mr. Fred Bergstone. Upon graduation, Master Chief Chappell worked as Assistant Band Director, Berry High School in Birmingham, Alabama and later as Band Director, Adkin Junior High School in Kinston, North Carolina. In 1981, Master Chief Chappell enlisted in the Navy Music Program and graduated from the Armed Forces School of Music in May 1982. His first tour of duty was with Navy Band Orlando where he served as French horn instrumentalist and librarian. Since reporting for duty as French hornist in 1985 with the United States Naval Academy Band, Master Chief Chappell's duties have included; Tape Archivist, Drum Major, Minor Property Supervisor, Supply Chief, and Chief in Charge of Fiscal. In addition to his current musical duties with the concert band, ceremonial and marching units, he is serving as Supply Division Chief. His awards include
the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Medal (two awards), Navy Good Conduct (six awards), and National Defense
Service Medal (two awards). Home | About Us | News | Schedule | Members | Performing Units | History This website is maintained by MUC James Fowler. For comments or suggestions, send e-mail to: webmaster or call us at (410) 293-1262. |