Band of Brothers (and Sisters): Making Music with the U.S. Army

In the U.S. Army, music isn’t just background noise, it’s a heartbeat. It’s the sound of unity, of home, of hope when things ...
The New York Times

She Landed One of Music’s Great Gigs, but First Came Boot Camp

Classical musicians have limited options to play professionally, so some turn to the U.S. military. Those who emerge successfully from the audition process must then endure boot camp. For several ...
usace.army.mil

399th Army Band to participate in Music in Our Schools program in March

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — About 30 members of Fort Leonard Wood’s 399th Army Band are scheduled to perform for students in local area schools throughout March, as part of the nationwide Music in Our ...
USA Today

Fact check: Viral TikTok alters Army Band's music to 'Hit the Road Jack'

On former President Donald Trump's last full day in office, a video went viral on social media purporting to show a military band marching outside of the White House playing "Hit the Road Jack." ...
Soompi

Watch: VIXX's N And Jo Kwon Lend Their Powerful Voices For New Army Song With Military Band

The ROK (Republic of Korea) Army released a music video for a new military song starring VIXX’s N and Jo Kwon! The two idols joined the military band to create a special song titled “Shake Your Hand” ...
Marketplace

How military bands are used as “soft power”

Marketplace Morning Report’s “What’s That Like?” series is exploring the odd, unusual and downright weird jobs that help prop up our economy. Staff Sergeant Justis MacKenzie had a successful career as ...