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As we approach Veteran's Day 2010, The U.S. Army Field Band travels through the grassroots of America. While we often perform in world class theaters, our favorite venues are gymnasiums in small towns. In Graceville, FL there were over 500 people packed in to the gym (from a town of less than 2,000). This guest musician from the local high school receives a custom made set of dog tags like all of our student guests. Army Musicians do all of the same things as...read more
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The Musical Ambassadors of the Army, The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus, are working their way city by city back to their headquarters at Fort Meade, MD. The photos on this blog are shot by MSG Rob McIver, a Tenor with the Soldiers' Chorus. His wife, SFC Sarah McIver is Flute Section Leader with the Concert Band. How do they manage an average of 100 days on the road each year with a newborn? Sarah's mom has become a road warrior and...read more
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The U.S. Army Field Band, the Musical Ambassadors of the Army, continue their series of performances in Florida. Before many concerts, Soldiers tell their Army story and take questions from the audience as SSG Pam Terry is doing here. Veterans and their Families stand during the Armed Forces Salute. Proud Air Force Veterans stand to be recognized. After the concert, people line up to spend time chatting with Soldiers. One of our newest Soldiers, SSG Teresa...read more
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The Musical Ambassadors of the Army are telling the Army story throughout the state of Florida. The 5,000 miles of this trip are made possible by our dedicated transportation specialists. Mr. Larry Brown, a retired Soldier, is a dedicated New Orleans Saints fan. Here he's listening to the game and is definitely not happy. At most concerts, local high school or college students sit in on one selection. This young man is showing great focus as he...read more
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A couple of weeks ago, I had a nice article written on my team in Alaska. The best pull out quote was when I said , “You know something’s important to the Army when an Army Band is there.” It is about service and building team. This can be tough work if you aren't prepared... You ever heard of a "Diva". This can be a very bad stereotype for a musician or a person( I remember the recent Snickers commercial with Aretha Franklin and Liza Minnelli) I figure...read more
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I wish each of you could have been on the delightful Baranof Island in the city of Sitka, Alaska last week for the Alaska Day celebration. This week long event commemorated the peaceful transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in Sitka on Oct 18, 1867 and was themed as “Celebrating Sacred Ground.” It is an important event for the country and Army Alaska, so your 9th Army Band was in attendance ready to serve. During our brief 3 days in Sitka, we led the parade...read more
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It's always an amazing thing when you watch a young American cite the oath of enlistment pledging to support and defend the Constitution. Before The Army Field Band's recent concert in Statesboro, GA, SFC Erica Russo reenlisted with CPT Sharon Toulouse administering the oath. If you notice the difference in the unform styles, CPT Toulouse is wearing the maternity version of our distinctive uniform. Local color guards often present the Colors prior to our...read more
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The U.S. Army FieldBand, the Musical Ambassadors of the Army, recently performed in Columbia, SC, just minutes from the Army's major training center, Fort Jackson. Here, Master Sergeant Dan Sherlock rocks the house with his tuba. Veterans and their families in the capacity audience stood proudly when their service song was played. Members of The Soldiers' Chorus during the concert finale. Next stop, Georgia. Follow The Army Field Band at...read more
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Pinehurst, NC is a great community right next to Joint Base Bragg/Pope, home of the XVIII Airborne Corps, the 82d Airborne Division, and Army Special Operations Command. On Sunday, 17 October they hosted The U.S. Army Field Band, the Musical Ambassadors of the Army, for their Military Family Apprecation Day. A gorgeous sunny day saw 2,000 great Americans come out to hear the music and see Soldiers in action. As the National Anthem was played, all rose to their feet and...read more
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Arctic Bandmaster: 9th Army Band-In the News
October 10, 2010
By: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeffrey Price
It's always nice when you end up positively in the news. Below is a very solid article on your 9th Army "Arctic Warrior" Band and Army Bands done by Reba Lean of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. It includes a quick view of what we do as Army Musicians and includes a multimedia link to a video of the article from youtube. It is great to be part of a community that understands Soldiers and values what we do each day. Thank you, Ms. Lean. This is a shot by...read more
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