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WELCOME TO OUR SITE

The 257th Army Band is a National Guard unit located in the capital city of our free nation. Officially recognized as “The Band of the Nation’s Capital”, our mission is unique in that we do not belong to a “state”. We are a federal military entity that reports directly to the President.

The District of Columbia National Guard is assigned the moniker Capital Guardians and our support units are charged with overseeing the safety and security of the capital city. Our organization is comprised of both the Army and Air National Guard. The combined military units include the Mobilization Augmentation Command, 113th Wing, the Combat Support Team, Public Affairs, JAG, Medical Support and state of the art Information Services Branch (telecommunications and information technology)

For more information on full time and part time positions with the DC National Guard (Army or Air), please visit our organization website at http://dcng.ngb.army.mil

For information on the band and vacancies, click here: Band Information Packet.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

"The Band of the Nation's Capital" will once again this year be supporting the graduation ceremony for the Forrestville Military Academy in nearby Prince George' s County MD on 28 May.

 

The recently scheduled Capital Sound noontime concert in Annapolis, MD was rained out. It has however been rescheduled for Friday, June 6th.

The band performs music of the Big Band era as well as hits from the 60s, 70s and today. SGT Jamie Bennett will be featured on vocals.. Bring a lunch to beautiful downtown Annapolis to enjoy this exciting concert.

 

Find out where we will be performing this summer by clicking on the Events tab to the left or phone us at 202-685-7937

 

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257th SOLDIER NEWS

Congratulations to SSG Christine Adamski on the birth of her son. We join with you in this joyous occasion and wish you many happy days with your growing family.

Introducing our Newest Soldiers:

Specialist Ryan Elliott, Trumpet - SPC Elliott is a native of Saginaw Michigan. He earned his BA from Illinois State University and MA from University of Tennessee. He is married to an Army Band musician and resides in the Northern Virginia region.

Specialist Cassie Miller, Euphonium - SPC Miller is a graduate of West Virginia University and resides in the Northern Virginia region with her husband – who is also a military musician serving as a euphonium player in The United States Army Band.

Welcome to “The Band of the Nation’s Capital”

MUSICIAN RESOURCES

Listen to Army Bands around the world

Army Bandstand—Listen to streaming music all-day, all-week.

Find lyrics to the Army Song or Taps

Read the bands’ mission statement

Learn what the band does with old instruments

 

ARMY NEWS

For the most current new regarding the U.S. Army please visit the official homepage of the U.S. Army.

http://www.army.mil

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(202) 685-7937 or (202) 685-7889