What is ATE?

Comprised of musicians who answered the call to service, the U.S. Army Trumpet Ensemble (ATE) entertains audiences across the United States. Members of the ensemble are enlisted Soldier-Musicians serving in The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”, The U.S. Army Field Band, The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, The West Point Band, and The 10th Mountain Division Band. The Army Trumpet Ensemble has a dual mission to tell the Army story by performing for the American public and to educate the next generation about the opportunity to serve as a musician in the U.S. Army. Masterclasses for university students cover a range of topics including audition preparation, audition packet composition, as well as discussions on the role of each player in a section. By sharing their diverse backgrounds and experiences, ATE strives to entertain, educate, and inspire the sons and daughters of the United States.

To date, the Army Trumpet Ensemble has been hosted by National Trumpet Competition, Manhattan School of Music, University of North Texas, Florida State university, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, University of Maryland - College Park, Mannes College of Music, DePaul University, SUNY Purchase, University of Georgia, Columbus State University, Messiah College, Rutgers University, Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University, University of Florida, Gettysburg College, and Lassiter High School.