Ensembles
CONCERT BAND
Number of personnel: approx 35-40
Repertoire: Marches, classical band literature, overtures, popular music, patriotic selections, and instrumental and vocal solos.
Description: The Concert Band is the “flagship” ensemble of the 300th Army Band. The group performs in a wide variety of settings, ranging from concert halls to outdoor concerts in the park. In addition to formal concert programs, the Concert Band also participates in parades, military ceremonies, and other patriotic events.
CEREMONIAL BAND
Number of personnel: approx 12-20
Repertoire: Marches, ceremonial music
Description: The Ceremonial Band is designed to support military ceremonies and other events where the full Concert Band is not needed or available. While the ensemble does not perform full concerts or march in parades, it is fully capable of providing musical support (including the Nat’l Anthem, Army Song, marches, and other ceremonial music) for most official events.
LARGE POP ENSEMBLE
Number of personnel: 8-10
Repertoire: Rock, pop, ska
Description: The Large Pop Ensemble (aka “SkArmy”) is a high-energy ska band, complete with screaming electric guitars and powerful horn section. SkArmy performs a wide variety of rock & pop classics from the 80’s to today, and is a perfect addition to any outdoor music festival or concert in the park. While the group is appropriate for all ages, it is particularly popular with younger audiences.
SMALL POP ENSEMBLE
Number of personnel: 3
Repertoire: Modern rock, pop, electronic
Description: The Small Pop Ensemble (aka “MPThree”) is a powerhouse trio who puts a modern and unique spin on current popular music. They combine a synth-driven, edgy, electronic aesthetic with a rockin' rhythm section and killer vocals. This is not your grandfather's Army band!
BRASS QUINTET
Number of personnel: 5
Repertoire: Marches, classical, patriotic, holiday/seasonal
Description: The Brass Quintet is capable of providing music for a wide range of events. With a diverse repertoire of classical and patriotic music, the group is ideal for military ceremonies, cocktail / social hours, dinner music, and holiday events.
WOODWIND QUINTET
Number of personnel: 5
Repertoire: Marches, classical, patriotic, holiday/seasonal
Description: Much like the Brass Quintet, the Woodwind Quintet (aka "Hollywood Winds") is capable of providing music for a wide range of events. With a diverse repertoire of classical and patriotic music, the group is ideal for military ceremonies, cocktail / social hours, dinner music, and holiday events. They Also present clinics and other educational outreach programs for young music students.
Number of personnel: approx 35-40
Repertoire: Marches, classical band literature, overtures, popular music, patriotic selections, and instrumental and vocal solos.
Description: The Concert Band is the “flagship” ensemble of the 300th Army Band. The group performs in a wide variety of settings, ranging from concert halls to outdoor concerts in the park. In addition to formal concert programs, the Concert Band also participates in parades, military ceremonies, and other patriotic events.
CEREMONIAL BAND
Number of personnel: approx 12-20
Repertoire: Marches, ceremonial music
Description: The Ceremonial Band is designed to support military ceremonies and other events where the full Concert Band is not needed or available. While the ensemble does not perform full concerts or march in parades, it is fully capable of providing musical support (including the Nat’l Anthem, Army Song, marches, and other ceremonial music) for most official events.
LARGE POP ENSEMBLE
Number of personnel: 8-10
Repertoire: Rock, pop, ska
Description: The Large Pop Ensemble (aka “SkArmy”) is a high-energy ska band, complete with screaming electric guitars and powerful horn section. SkArmy performs a wide variety of rock & pop classics from the 80’s to today, and is a perfect addition to any outdoor music festival or concert in the park. While the group is appropriate for all ages, it is particularly popular with younger audiences.
SMALL POP ENSEMBLE
Number of personnel: 3
Repertoire: Modern rock, pop, electronic
Description: The Small Pop Ensemble (aka “MPThree”) is a powerhouse trio who puts a modern and unique spin on current popular music. They combine a synth-driven, edgy, electronic aesthetic with a rockin' rhythm section and killer vocals. This is not your grandfather's Army band!
BRASS QUINTET
Number of personnel: 5
Repertoire: Marches, classical, patriotic, holiday/seasonal
Description: The Brass Quintet is capable of providing music for a wide range of events. With a diverse repertoire of classical and patriotic music, the group is ideal for military ceremonies, cocktail / social hours, dinner music, and holiday events.
WOODWIND QUINTET
Number of personnel: 5
Repertoire: Marches, classical, patriotic, holiday/seasonal
Description: Much like the Brass Quintet, the Woodwind Quintet (aka "Hollywood Winds") is capable of providing music for a wide range of events. With a diverse repertoire of classical and patriotic music, the group is ideal for military ceremonies, cocktail / social hours, dinner music, and holiday events. They Also present clinics and other educational outreach programs for young music students.
