The Army Field Band will perform the Soundtrack of the American Soldier, a tribute to the stories of our military as told by Hollywood, Friday, March 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rudder Auditorium. Audience members will enjoy exciting movie music from some of the greatest films of our generation, from “Saving Private Ryan” to “The Great Escape.” When filmmakers highlight the service of our soldiers, they bring real-life heroes into the heart of our popular culture and share their sacrifice with all Americans
The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. The 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus perform regularly in some of the most famous concert halls in the world, and just as often in the humblest auditoriums in the smallest of communities. The joining of these two ensembles allows them to offer unparalleled versatility of programming, ranging from orchestral masterworks and operatic arias to Sousa marches, jazz classics, and Broadway musicals. The band and chorus also perform independently, and have recently shared the stage with such ensembles as the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Pops, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra.
In addition to their national tours, formal concerts, chamber recitals, and educational outreach, members of the Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus frequently represent the Army at formal and ceremonial functions, including the Presidential Inaugural Parade, presidential funerals, the Army All-American Bowl, and diplomatic efforts overseas.
Free tickets for the concert are required for the general seating and are available through the MSC Box Office on a first-come-first-served basis.
Courtesy of The United States Army
