Maj. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ’04 has two songs performed on Inauguration Day BGSU alumnus has participated in three inaugurations since joining U.S. Marine Band in 2010 By Bob Cunningham ’18 Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks were among the celebrity entertainers charged with kicking off Inauguration Day 2021 on Jan. 20 at the U.S. Capitol, celebrating the commencement of the four-year term of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, having performed at inaugurations for every president since Thomas Jefferson, provided the tradition. Assistant Director Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin ’00, ’04 served as the backup conductor and wrote two songs for the inauguration. “Godspeed” was performed during the Inaugural Prelude and “Let Freedom Ring” was played as part of the Inaugural Ceremony. He also planned all of the band’s functions for the inauguration.