The United States Army Band, also known as "Pershing's Own", is the premier musical organization of the United States Army, founded in 1922. There are currently seven official performing ensembles in the unit: The U.S. Army Concert Band, The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band, The U.S. Army Chorus, The U.S. Army Blues, The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, and The U.S. Army Strings.
The United States Army Band plays Christmas music at the Tan Son Nhut Air Base in Vietnam during the holiday season in late December 1970
The Army Blues during a sit down performance in 2008
The Army Herald Trumpets, the official fanfare ensemble for the President of the United States, in 2009
The Army Brass Quintet during a performance in 2010
United States Army Herald Trumpets
The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets is a musical ensemble of the United States Army chiefly responsible for signaling the approach of the President of the United States at state occasions with entrance and exit fanfares. The unit is also charged with providing general public duties support in the Military District of Washington and beyond.
The image on the unit's drums is known as "the Grand Republic" and was designed by Gus Moeller.
The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets perform at the 2008 National Memorial Day Concert on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C., May 25, 2008.
Image: Arrival Ceremony The Official State Visit of France (41659638392)
