Press Room Entries for Concert Band
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
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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...
More than 5,000 attend Overture 1812 Concert at the Washington Monument
Thursday, Aug 19, 2010
By Adrienne Combs, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, Military District of Washington
The Washington Monument Grounds took on a festive atmosphere while more than 5,000 people listened to a variety of musical genres culminating with the classic Overture 1812 by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky performed by The U. S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" at their annual Overture 1812 Concert on Aug. 17, at the Sylvan Theater on the Washington Monument Grounds.
The concert featured The U.S. Army Concert Band, Chorus, and Herald Trumpets led by Col. Thomas Rotondi, Jr., commander of The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own." Featured soloists during the evening were Staff Sgt. Nadia Pessoa, who played a harp solo piece entitled Brazilian Holi...
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