Jazz Appreciation Month
Check out Spc. John Kilik, pianist from the United States Army Europe Band & Chorus, taking the opportunity to play music in nature while he practices social distancing during #COVID19.
Sit back and enjoy his outdoor rendition of "A Flower is a Lovesome Thing" by William "Billy" Thomas Strayhorn as part of #jazzappreciationmonth.
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USASOM Graduation: March, 2020
Last month #USASOM held a graduation ceremony to recognize the achievements of our #Soldiers.
Since many of our Soldiers' friends and families were unable to attend the ceremony due to #COVID19, we wanted to share the graduation video so that you, too, could celebrate their success.
Let's congratulate the graduates of:
Warrant Officer Advanced Course Class 20-001
Senior Leader Course Class 20-002
Advanced Leader Course Class 20-002
Advanced Individual Training Class 20-001
(U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Cressotti)
Army Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commander of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Army Maj. Gen. Frank M. Muth, commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting command, hold a news conference at the Pentagon, April 6, 2020.
The U.S. Army Band Downrange "Unplugged" - United We Stand | Music to Connect Us
LIVE - Join us as The U.S. Army Band Downrange Unplugged performs (following CDC guidelines) some of your favorite pop hits in an intimate acoustic setting, perfect for family gatherings in front of your screen.
Social distancing doesn't have to mean isolation from your musical community! Call your friends and start an online watch party, sing along with us to your favorite artists and tag us on Instagram, or chat with us here on Facebook in the comment section. We look forward to connecting with you! #musicisntcancelled
Program:
Message in a Bottle - The Police
Home - Dierks Bentley
With a Little Help from my Friends - The Beatles
Stop this Train - John Mayer
Brother - Need to Breathe
Taking This Chance-Official Video
Check out the first single off of "Set Yourself Apart", the debut album from the Army Musical Outreach band, "As You Were".
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SPC Julia Warrick talking about Women's History Month
In 1948, Congress passed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which granted women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the recently formed Air Force.
In recognition of the 75th Anniversary of World War II, the #77thArmyBand acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices made by Service members, as well as those who served the home front.
The U.S. Army Bands are fortunate to have #Soldiers such as SPC Julia Warrick serving among our ranks and making us a better organization.
(U.S. Army Video by SSG Joshua Paul Buxton)
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Army Corps of Engineers Chief Briefs News Media
Army Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, commander of the Army Corps of Engineers, holds a news conference about the Army Corps of Engineers’ support to the Defense Department’s COVID-19 efforts.
Top Army Officials Brief Media on COVID-19
Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy; Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville; and Army Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, director of the Army National Guard, brief reporters on the Army’s role in the Defense Department’s COVID-19 efforts during a Pentagon news conference, March 26, 2020.
The U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet - United We Stand | Music to Connect Us
*LIVE* The first concert of the United We Stand | Music to Connect Us virtual concert series. The U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet performs, following current CDC social distancing guidelines, a program of American Classics live from Brucker Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
Program:
Umoja - Valerie Coleman
Miniatures - William Grant Still
Zouaves - Will Hurt, arr. Dale McGiboney
George M. Cohan Medley - arr. Paul Nagle
God Bless America - Irving Berlin, arr. Master Sgt. James Kazik
World Storytelling Day, March 20
This is their story. What's yours?
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Love and Light by Brian Balmages
After losing a child at birth in November 2018, 1st Lt. Elizabeth Elliott turned to music to grieve and begin the healing process. In January 2019, she contacted composer Brian Balmages to write a piece of music to help her family, and others, find strength. Lt. Elliott describes her experience with the work, "I know that this piece will help so many families now and into the future. "Love and Light" is for my daughter Madison, but it is also for all the babies in heaven that we lost... Nothing can take away the pain of losing a child, but... time reveals, there is "Love and Light" on the other side."
The dedication on the score reads, "For Madison Elliott, all angel babies, and their parents." The piece is organized in three sections, each answering a question posed by Balmages: What does unconditional love sound like? What does it sound like when unconditional love is shattered? What does it sound like when a child first sees the face of God?
Lt. Elliott conducted The United States Army Band in the world premiere of "Love and Light" by Brian Balmages in concert on February 22 at Schlesinger Hall. Lt. Elliott would like to acknowledge and thank the consortium members that aided in the commission and Col. Andrew Esch for facilitating the premiere.
Army Oath of Enlistment from Space
US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) in partnership with Space Center Houston and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, will host the first ever, live oath of enlistment ceremony from space.
The oath will be administered by U.S. Army Col. and NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan aboard the International Space Station (ISS) at 11:35 a.m. CST on Feb. 26 at Space Center Houston.
New Orleans Jazz vs Sapporo Snow Festival
As the first snowflakes of 2020 are falling at the U.S. Army School of Music right now, we hope you'll enjoy this video of the United States Army Japan Band 「在日米陸軍軍楽隊」 performing at the Sapporo Snow Festival.
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How do you play New Orleans Jazz in the snow? Ask the JGSDF Northern Army Band to join! 一団！
皆様は雪が降っている中でどのようにニューオーリンズ ジャズを弾くかご存知ですか？
その場合は北部方面音楽隊の皆様に一緒に演奏していただきましょう
Happy Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a special day to show a little extra love to those you care about.
Share a photo of you with your #Soldier or #MilitaryFamily below and we'll also show a little extra love and highlight them in our Facebook story this Valentine's weekend!
Video by Harry Lockley
Last week, the Soldiers of AIT Class 20-001 took their first steps (with instruments!) during Ceremonial Band rehearsal at USASOM.
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Deck the Halls
Let the The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps' entrance at American Holiday Festival get you in the spirit of the holidays, performed LIVE with The United States Army Band.
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Day 2 of the Faculty Fusion tour: Live now from Amherst College!
Faculty Fusion, live from UMass Amherst!
Did it feel like your Monday was moving in slow motion?
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#ACFT #armycombatfitnesstest #standingpowerthrow #fitness #armystrong #goarmy #armybands #usarmybands
(U.S. Army video by Sgt. Brianna Williams)
Army Musician - "The Gig You've Been Waiting For"
Army Musicians have an amazing job! We share our skills and love of music with fellow Soldiers, their Families, and our Communities. Take a moment to discover the varied and dynamic role that Army Musicians play in telling the Army story. Find out more about us at https://www.goarmy.com/band.html
Beatbox battle!
Sgt. 1st Class Williams and Sgt. Reynolds battle it out on stage for students and cadre after mission scenario performances. Here are some highlights!
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It's Alright
What does CSM Suri do to break up the monotony during USASOM staff call meetings?
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