The U.S. Army Concert Band

The U.S. Army Concert Band

COL Thomas Rotondi, Jr., Director

Providing a musical backdrop for many of the country’s most notable events, The United States Army Concert Band has a worldwide reputation for extraordinary musicianship.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, The U.S. Army Concert Band has performed in such notable concert venues as the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and Hollywood Bowl. The ensemble often appears at national and international music events, including the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the Music Educators National Convention, the Texas Bandmasters Association, and the American Bandmasters Association.

During the summer months, the Concert Band performs outdoor concerts on the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol and at venues throughout the Washington Metro area. Regular concerts are offered during the cooler months at The U.S. Army Band’s training facility, Brucker Hall, located on historic Fort Myer, Virginia.

In an effort to promote international goodwill, the 65-piece traditional concert band has performed joint concerts with the Soviet Army, the Russian Navy, and the Ukrainian Navy bands, as well as appearing in military tattoos in Scotland, Sweden, Holland, Norway, Australia, and Japan.

The musicians in this elite ensemble have been trained at some of the most prestigious music conservatories and universities in the country. Displaying their versatility, the Concert Band members perform a variety of styles, ranging from classical to popular. The power and repertoire of The U.S. Army Concert Band is greatly enhanced when combined with other musical ensembles of “Pershing’s Own,” such as The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets and The U.S. Army Chorus.

For questions pertaining to the Concert Band, contact SGM Debbie McGarity

Updated Tuesday, February 3, 2009 4:20 PM | The U.S. Army Concert Band Bio