Press Room Entries for Brass Quintet
TUSAB Celebrates One of Its Own at Retirement Ceremony of SGM Woodrow English
Monday, Aug 23, 2010
By SSG Chris Branagan, TUSAB Public Affairs
On Thursday, August 19, The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" marked the end of an era with the retirement ceremony of SGM Woodrow "Woody" English, the Army Band's Senior Trumpet Soloist and Special Bugler, after 34 years of distinguished service.
Approximately 300 friends, family, and colleagues attended the ceremony held at Brucker Hall, headquarters of The U.S. Army Band on historic Ft. Myer, Virginia. An octet of musicians provided pre-ceremony entertainment, and included current and former members of The U.S. Army Brass Quintet.
Attendees inclu...
2010 Memorial Day Performances
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
"Pershing's Own" Takes Part in National Memorial Day Events
Among all the ceremonies and remembrances going on in and around the Nation's Capital, several featuring the talented musicians of "Pershing's Own" will be open to the public. Here is a quick glimpse of two such events.
Thursday, May 27 | 11:00 AM
Lincoln Memorial
Intersection of Independence Ave and 23rd Street SW | Washington, DC
Get your Memorial Day Weekend off to a great start with the United States Army Band and the United States Postal Service as they team up to honor legendary singer and entertainer Kate Smith during a stamp dedication ceremony May 27 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.
Dr. Joseph W. Westphal...
Brass Quintet -- Russia
Monday, May 10, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
Under the auspices of the Bilateral Presidential Commission and with additional financial support from ConocoPhillips Russia Inc. and the Trust for Mutual Understanding of New York, The U.S. Army Band Brass Quintet, an element of The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" from Ft. Myer, VA, will perform with The Russian National Orchestra, The Russian National Orchestra Brass Quintet and The Russian Army Band in Moscow, Russia, April 27 - May 7, 2010.
This unprecedented American and Russian cultural partnership will perform a series of concerts and events in Moscow and St. Petersburg that will commemorate the 65th anniversary of the end of...
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