My condolences to Mr. Corbett's family. I have wonderful memories of my years in band, orchestra, and dance band. He was very special.

To the family of Duane Corbett, Mr. Corbett was a great teacher and a great man. Thanks D.C. for the many happy memories. You will live forever in my heart. Phil Wieferich

During Mr. Corbett's time as the band director of Sexton High School, he influenced the lives of thousands of students with his relentless pursuit of excellence that he commanded from everyone associated with the band. The lessons learned from this man had a profound effect on my life and many, many others. He was the most influential teacher that I had ever had in all of my years attending school, from Kindergarten through High School, and even College. He taught

During Mr. Corbett's time as the band director of Sexton High School, he influenced the lives of thousands of students with his relentless pursuit of excellence that he commanded from everyone associated with the band. The lessons learned from this man had a profound effect on my life and many, many others. He was the most influential teacher that I had ever had in all of my years attending school, from Kindergarten through High School, and even College. He taught us that you can achieve great results in life with the proper amount of preparation. I was in his band and orchestra classes for all of my High School years (1971-1974). He brought a sense of pride to the students, parents, and community that was unbelievable. Mr. Corbett's spirit and legacy will live on in the countless number of lives that he had touched. Goodbye "D.C.", I will miss you. Sincerely, Mark Wilcox (Class of “74”)

Unlike any other school here in Lansing, during Duane Corbett's tenure, when you were in "the band", you were part of the history that made Sexton High School an experience in and of itself. The music program was extraordinary because of his leadership and dedication. We were, are still are, "the band" and he will always be "the director". Thank-you for my three years of wonderful music, friendship, and a lifetime of love with the quarter-note!

I wanted to write so much more! Mr. Corbett was a great teacher and leader, and a second father to most of us. I became a band director because of his influence. I can still picture him on top of the steps after a football game yelling "Who's got the greatest marching band in the world?!" And we would answer "Sexton!" You made us believe in ourselves. We will never forget you.

Duane Corbett was a character builder. He demanded the best and got it. The band, because of his efforts traveled to two World's Fairs, NY City more than once, Atlantic City, and Hawaii. It performed anually for several years at the Thanksgiving Day Lions football games and played at numerous fund raising events including on street corners for the Lansing State Journal's Old News Boys sale for children's boots and clothing. It was because of the leadership and dedication of

Duane Corbett was a character builder. He demanded the best and got it. The band, because of his efforts traveled to two World's Fairs, NY City more than once, Atlantic City, and Hawaii. It performed anually for several years at the Thanksgiving Day Lions football games and played at numerous fund raising events including on street corners for the Lansing State Journal's Old News Boys sale for children's boots and clothing. It was because of the leadership and dedication of Duane Corbett. He is revered and missed by us all who were touched by his genius. We loved him and he loved us as he did two special ladies in his life who passed too soon.

Mr. Corbett taught us many things, and we would have done anything for him as his music students. And that's not a "bunch of hogrot". Duane, Go Blue and keep playing that ragtime on the piano. We'll keep the drums spinning for you.

What a great person. It was a pleasure to have him as a director in school, and as a true friend with the alumni band. He will be greatly missed for all his "hogrot".

Mr. Corbett was the BEST band teacher ever. He set the standard high and made us work up to that standard. He didn't accept anything less. I will always treasure his belief in me as a musician because he encouraged my creativity. My prayers and sympathies are with his family, Penny Filonczuk Director of bands, Otto & Gardner Middle Schools, Lansing Michigan