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I posted a piece before on Our Army Strong and since then have found myself reflecting more and more on what really makes us strong. Although one might primarily think of strong as being defined as strength, I offer that there is much more that contributes to our Army's motto of "Army Strong", like perhaps the Army Values, for instance. A good structure is only as sound as its foundation. In the same spirit, our Army is not only “Strong” because...read more
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New Staff NCOs Join Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Legacy
July 10, 2010
By: Sergeant First Class Richard Ruddle
The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps would like to congratulate the following three Soldiers who were recently promoted to Staff Sergeant. As the Corps celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we are proud to add them to our legacy. These instrumentalists join a long lineage of those who keep the flame of early American music alive, bringing the traditions of the United States Army and our Nation to audiences throughout the world. SSG Deanna Hamm – Fife...read more
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Over the years Soldiers of The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps have said above performing for huge audiences, dignitaries, or even the President of the United States, that performing for children is one of their most rewarding experiences. The opportunity to share our love of music and the rich traditions of the Army is an extraordinary experience. What's more, is the joy and appreciation shown by an audience of young Americans that is unmatched in our performance and outreach...read more
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The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus had a full slate of Independence Day events planned to conclude our Summer 2010 tour. The picturesque town of Wooster, Ohio is the site of this solo by SSG Tracy Labrecque. We set up in the center of town, they close off all of the streets in the city center, and thousands of Ohioans fill the square. Boardman, Ohio is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July. They have a gorgeous park where approximately 5,000...read more
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Springfield, Ohio was the site of the next concert by The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus on their summer tour. At each concert, local Army Recruiters are introduced. Every one of these recruiters is a combat veteran and they received a thunderous ovation from the more than 2,000 in the audience. One of the most popular selections is a medley of songs from the World War II era. MSG Laura Lesche, SSG Meghan Whittier, and SSG Pamela Terry do a great job...read more
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The Soldiers' Chorus split off from the Concert Band of The United States Army Field Band for a gala concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Here's a shot by MSG Rob McIver of the stage in the arena. As each Service Song is played, veterans and their families stand. Here's a proud Army Family. SSG Mark Huseth and SFC Theresa Harris wait offstage for their cue. CPT Leonel Pena gestures during the concert finale....read more
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There's nothing more tradtional than a summer concert in the park. Franklin, Pennsylvania hosted the Musical Ambassadors of the Army, The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus on a bandstand in the town square complete with a monument memorializing the town's war dead and homemade pies and ice cream served up by a civic group. Duirng one of our selections, sections of the band compete for audience applause. SSG Rob Marino and SFC Brian Spurgeon kick...read more
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The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus recently visited one of America's true cultural treasures, the Chautauqua Institution. Founded in 1874 as a retreat for educational and artistic study, the town attracts thousands of visitors each summer. Here are about 4,000 of them at a Field Band concert. One of our selections features all of the sections of the band in solo features. Here are the tubas and euphoniums, which we refer to as Heavy...read more
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Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, hosted the next two concerts by the Musical Ambassadors of the Army, The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus. The concert in Elizabethtwon was on the grounds of a large senior living facility with beautiful gardens. The Concert Band takes advantage of the setting for a quick pre-concert photo. Elizabethtown is only about an hour and a half from our headquarters at Fort Meade, MD so lots of family members came out to see the...read more
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The Musical Ambassadors of the Army, The United States Army Field Band has all of its performing groups "on the road." The Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus started their summer tour in Bensalem, PA. It was well over 90 degrees with lots of sunshine at concert time but it didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands who turned out. Or the enthusiasm of the Soldiers. MSG Laura Lesche, SSG Meghan Whittier, and SSG Pamela Terry present songs made famous...read more
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