wˈʌn ʌv nɐpˈoʊlɪənz fˈɔːɹmətˌɪv ɛkspˈiəɹɪənsᵻz wʌz ɪn ɐ bˈɪɡ bˈænd æɾ ˈæn ˈɑːɹbɚ paɪənˈɪɹ hˈaɪ skˈuːl, lˈɛd baɪ tɹˈʌmpɛɾɚ lˈuːi smˈɪθ.
One of Napoleon's formative experiences was in a big band at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, led by trumpeter Louis Smith.