Students appreciate vets Nov 12, 2009
He is a vocalist and plays all percussion instruments; and is part of the Army National Guard band. Music is very important to me and so is my country, Shannon said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Veterans Day parade marches on in S.F. Nov 10, 2009
The Air National Guard Band of the West Coast will perform. Redwood City: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A governor’s song Aug 11, 2009
The a Salt Lake City-based U.S. Army National Guard band will provide accompaniment. It was a great honor to get invited, said Jessop, who directs the American Festival Chorus and heads Utah State University s music department. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Geared up for Madiba Day Jul 18, 2009
Last Updated: 12:49pm 17 Jul 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Events for Mandela Day Kick Off Jul 18, 2009
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), held a special performance from the National Ceremonial Guard Band at Church Square, Pretoria earlier on Friday. Other SANDF units and SANDF members will mark Mandela Day in their own special way by embarking on special projects, or joining other established Mandela Day initiatives. (allAfrica.com)
Gottschalks stores close on century of memories Jul 14, 2009
A National Guard band heralded the debut of Gottschalks, which started with one store in downtown Fresno. It grew into a regional force until becoming victim of an economic maelstrom, restricted credit and changing consumer trends 105 years later. (Fresno Bee)
Cassidy Zemmin, right, 10, of Otto, N.C., tugs on a piece of candy with Emilie Harwell, left, 11, of Birmingham, Ala., as Hunter Jack Harwell, 9, in back, also of Birmingham, watches with excitement during a concert by the Air National Guard Band of the South held July 3. Jul 10, 2009
"Originally from Destin, Fla., Stricklin usually makes the seven-hour drive to Destin to see family and friends for the holiday but said the economy kept her close to home this year. She said she quickly made friends with neighbors on the lake. "Everyone was so friendly," she said. "The neighbor came up to the dock and asked if we wanted to go around the lake and go see the waterfalls. "She said it was one of the best Fourth of July weekends she has experienced, and she is looking forward to... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Guard Band, Beach Day Draw Crowds to Downtown Macon Jul 5, 2009
Just down the street from the guard band people kicked off the holiday by bringing the beach to Macon. Sand was dumped into downtown. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Show your true colors on July 4 Jul 4, 2009
On Sunday, July 5, John Philip Sousa will conduct the U.S. Coast Guard Band in a special Independence Day appearance at 2 p.m. in Leamy Hall Auditorium ... Sousa was a founder of the U.S. Coast Guard Band, formed in 1925. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Fourth of July Events Jul 3, 2009
New London: On Sunday, July 5, John Philip Sousa will conduct the U.S. Coast Guard Band in a special Independence Day appearance at 2 p.m. in Leamy Hall Auditorium, U.S. Coast Guard Academy. John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) wrote more than 100 marches, including The Stars and Stripes Forever, and was a founder of the U.S. Coast Guard Band, formed in 1925. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Free Fun Events For July 4th Weekend Jul 3, 2009
U.S. Coast Guard Band Concert: 2pm at the Academy's Leamy Hall, 15 Mohegan Ave., New London, Conn. Dry Dock Cafe will be open from 11am to 3pm. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Region's annual water festivities kick off Jul 2, 2009
On the North Shore, the Air Force National Guard Band will play at 8:30 p.m. Friday and the Army National Band at 8 p.m. Saturday. Nik Wallenda, high wire and the Allegheny River. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Schedule of events Jul 2, 2009
8:30-9:30 p.m.: U.S Air National Guard Band, North Shore Barge Stage. SHINING SEA EVENTS. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Air Force Car to Make Indy 500 Debut May 23, 2009
" The armed forces tribute at the track also included a ceremony May 17 with Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar administering the oath of enlistment to 57 young men and women entering the armed forces, including six joining the Air Force. The ceremony on the final day of qualifying included music by an Army National Guard band, presentation of the colors by a joint service color guard, and a flyover of F-16s from the Indiana Air Guard's 122nd Fighter Wing at Fort Wayne, Ind. The May 24 race will also... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Obituary: Harold Boyer May 13, 2009
He was a member of Plymouth Symphony, Pilgrim Brass Band, Plymouth Rock Brass Band, Brockton Symphony, Coast Guard Band, Joe Pioppi Band and the Aleppo Temple Shrine Band. In 1956 he participated in the Champagne Pops, where he played an actual typewriter for The Typewriter. (Brookline TAB, MA)
SAA to honour Jacob Zuma May 9, 2009
Following the air display there would be a final national salute and the national anthem would be played by the guard band. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Post on Politics Mar 30, 2009
The two Florida Capitol buildings are reflected in the tuba bell of Sgt. Robert Gutierrez as he plays in the National Guard band during Florida National Guard Day festivities on Tuesday. (AP/Coale). (The Palm Beach Post)
Translation Please: Whats Up In The Upstream? Feb 24, 2009
To re-notch the nations taps and passives from 52 MHz (including guard band) to 150 MHz is, as engineers would say, not trivial. But lets just say you could. (Multichannel News)
More of this story Feb 12, 2009
Love Concert - Feb. 15: The U.S. Coast Guard Band will present a selection of concert pieces, ballads and show tunes, Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Academy's Leamy Hall, 31 Mohegan Ave., New London, Conn. Selections, all with a "Love" theme, include pieces from Romeo and Juliet, My Fair Lady, Hanson's Romantic Symphony. (Westerly Sun, RI)
