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Army Band Drum Major Elevated to Command Sergeant Major
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2011
Fort Myer, Virginia - September 28, 2011 - Sgt. Maj. Mitchell D. Spray was appointed to the position of Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and Senior Enlisted
Advisor of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" (TUSAB). Col. Thomas
H. Palmatier, TUSAB's ninth leader and commander, conferred the position on
Sgt. Maj. Spray making him the third Command Sergeant Major of the Army's
premier musical organization.
Prior to his appointment to CSM, Spray served as Drum Major, a role which gave
him the distinct honor of leading the members of "Pershing's Own" in presidential
inaugural parades and state funeral processions.
"The position of Command Sergeant Major is special in America's Army," sa...
Independence Day 2011
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011
There will be plenty of opportunities to see The U.S Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in action this Independence Day. Here is a list of all of the Army Band’s public events celebrating our nation’s 235th birthday.
The United States Army Concert Band
July 2, 2011 | 7:30 p.m.
The RiverStage at the Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing, Philadephia, PA
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
The United States Army Band Downrange
July 3, 2011 | 7:30 p.m.
Bethany Beach Bandstand, Bethany Beach, DE
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band & Herald Trumpets
PBS’...
The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" Concert Series in Partnership with the Library of Congress
Monday, Apr 25, 2011
WHO: The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and The Library of Congress
WHAT: Music from the Collection
WHEN: May 5, 2011, 8:00 PM
WHERE: Coolidge Auditorium, 1st and Independence Sts., SE, Washington, DC
The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” continues its partnership with the Library of Congress in May with two concerts featuring different performing elements of “Pershing’s Own.”
On May 5 at 8:00 PM, The U.S. Army Blues performs the music of Charles Mingus, and Gerry Mulligan. Library of Congress Musicologist Loras John Schissel hosts this event which features music from two legendary composers of America’s only indigenous art form: jazz. Schissel has been instrumental not only in organizing the Libra...
TUSAB Hosts 28th Annual Tuba-Euphonium Conference
Friday, Feb 4, 2011
By SSG Chris Branagan
The U.S. Army Band
and Chelsea Place
Pentagram Staff Writer
The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" recently played host to hundreds of tuba and euphonium performers, students, and enthusiasts at the 28th Annual Tuba-Euphonium Conference. The event took place January 26 - 29, 2011, at Brucker Hall, the headquarters of "Pershing's Own" located on historic Ft. Myer, Virginia.
A strong winter storm delayed events on Wednesday and early Thursday, but most events went off without a hit...
Spirit of America Comes to Michigan
Friday, Sep 24, 2010
By HOPE CRONKRIGHT | Grand Valley Lanthorn
Weekly newspaper of Grand Valley State University
For the first time in history, a free patriotic live-action show will come to Grand Rapids, Mich. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington presents the Spirit of America at Van Andel Arena on Friday and Saturday.
The Spirit of America brings history to life with live musical entertainment, precision military drills and re-enactments of battles from the revolutionary war up to present day. The two and one-half hour drama is based on historical accounts taken from soldiers' letters and journals.
"I think it is interesting they chose Grand Rapids and I don't know why but I am excited about it," said Valerie Hague...
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