2025-07-05 Maine Pops Percussionist Receives Major League Baseball “Home Run Service” Award

Congratulations to Maine Pops Concert Band percussionist Mark Munson on receiving an award from Major League Baseball for providing “Home Run Service” to fans attending Portland Sea Dogs baseball games at Hadlock Field. Your customer service efforts with the Sea Dogs, the Eastern League, and all the fans who attend games are greatly appreciated.

The band sends its congratulations to you, and thanks the Portland Sea Dogs, the Eastern League, and Major League Baseball for recognizing and honoring your work for the team and baseball. (Photo courtesy of the Portland Sea Dogs.)

Author: Steve Barrett

Steve Barrett is a retired government public affairs official with 43 years of experience (23 military, 20 with Federal Government). Married since 1987. Twin daughters are high school language teachers. Steve is a retired competitive marching band photographer, having photographed for Arundel High School (2002-2017), USBands (2011-2025) and the New England Scholastic Band Association (2021-2025). Played trumpet/flugelhorn recreationally with the Anne Arundel Community College community jazz band from 2007-2017. Now performs recreationally with the Maine Pops Concert Band and is an elected member of the band's board of directors. Holds a Master of Arts Degree in Communication from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland University College. Barrett is originally from Montour Falls, NY.