The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” provides musical support in Washington D.C. for all branches of government, and to a wide spectrum of national and international events in support of Soldiers and their Families, public diplomacy, community and international relations, recruiting initiatives, and music education programs.
The musicians of this unit recall the days of the American Revolution as they perform in uniforms patterned after those worn by the musicians of General George Washington's Continental Army. The 69-member Corps uses 10-hole fifes, handmade rope-tensioned drums and single-valve bugles, that bring to life the exciting sounds of the continental army. While traveling, the marching strength of the unit is normally 22 musicians and support personnel.
To serve and inspire the American people by telling the Army story and honoring our soldiers and veterans at home and abroad as The Musical Ambassadors of the Army. The Concert Band has participated in numerous presidential inaugural parades and supported many diplomatic missions overseas. This elite 65-member instrumental ensemble, founded in 1946, has performed in all 50 states and 25 foreign countries for audiences totaling more than 100 million.
The West Point Band is the Army’s oldest musical organization and continues to provide world-class music to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets and to serve as ambassadors.
Army Bands provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations to instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad.
Through ceremonies, national and regional tours, public concerts, and recordings, the U.S. Navy Band inspires patriotism, elevates esprit de corps, enhances Navy awareness and public relations, supports recruiting and retention efforts, preserves the Nation’s musical heritage, and projects a positive image at home and abroad.
The primary mission of the Naval Academy Band is to provide musical support for the Brigade of Midshipmen, and for official functions of the United States Naval Academy. Additionally, the band represents the Department of the Navy in a musical capacity, promoting community relations and enhancing the Navy's image.
There are 11 official U.S. Navy bands to include nine active-duty fleet bands and two preferentially staffed bands, all featuring professional musicians from around the nation. Each band operates within its own geographic area of responsibility, representing America’s Navy around the world.
Through world-class musical presentations and ceremonies, The U.S. Air Force Band helps create bonds between the United States and the worldwide community. Using music to bridge language, cultural, societal and socio-economic differences, the Band's performances advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America.
Air Force bands sustain morale, render ceremonial honors, and build relationships with domestic and international communities, all through the power of music.
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Today, “The President’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances, which total more than 500 annually.
Mission: To provide music and ceremony for the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks Washington, DC. Although this group is in “premier” status in that it is a permanent duty station, new members are not given the automatic rank of E-6 and Marine Corps Basic Combat Training is required (unlike “The President’s Own”)
The Musician Enlistment Option Program offers musicians the opportunity to bring their talents to bear in service of their country, to travel while performing domestically and internationally, to earn a free college education, and most importantly to earn the title United States Marine.
The United States Coast Guard Band is the premier band representing the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. Based at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, the Coast Guard Band
The Coast Guard Band preserves and honors the heritage, traditions and history of our nation and the Coast Guard. They perform for official functions, enhance pride within our service, and support Coast Guard recruiting activities.