TheUnited States Army Europe Band and Chorus a musical component of theUnited States Army, composed of army musicians who serve under the USAREUR-AF. It is currently based in theGerman city ofSembach, being subordinated to the Headquarters Battalion, USAREUR, inWiesbaden. Its components include a 100+ concert and ceremonial ensemble. It is currently under the musical command ofColonel James S. McKenzie. The band members enter the band as musicians while singers are selectively chosen through Army auditions. The combined band andchorus perform in 200+ events per year all over theEuropean continent.[1]
The USAREUR Band dates back to December 1940, when the unit was first constituted on the 16th of that month. It was raised as the 367th Infantry Band. It was officially activated on March 25, 1941 inLouisiana and was re-designated in June of the next year as the 364th Infantry Band. It was reorganized again twice in the following three years, lastly as the 448th Army Band which was deactivated in early 1947. The band was re-established on June 25, 1949 inMannheim, Germany as the 33rd Army Band under the command of USAREUR. It moved to the headquarters of USAREUR (Wiesbaden) in 1952, where it was given its current name. Its original purpose was to support USAREUR and represent theUnited States Army in theNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). On 27 October 1981, the band and Soldiers' Chorus were combined under the direction US Army Europe Public Affairs Office and have since performed together as a single unit.[2]
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| Event | Date(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basel Tattoo | August 3, 2018 | [3] |
| Household Division'sBeating Retreat | June 12, 2018 | It was the first instance of the band's participation in this type of event.[4] |
| Estonia 100 Parade | February 24, 2018 | It took part in the parade as a guest of theBand of the Estonian Defence Forces.[5] |
| Joint Concert with Polish Air Force Band | February 5, 2018 | [6] |
| Bremen Tattoo | January 27–29, 2017 | [7] |
| Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festival and Tattoo | September 4, 2010 | The first time in history that aUnited States military band had performed onMoscow'sRed Square.[8] |
| Moscow International Festival of Brass Music | May 9, 2005 | It had performed inside theMoscow Kremlin for the 60th anniversary of the end of World War Two.[9][10] |
Theconcert band specializes in the playing of classical music during indoor performances. It is currently the largest ensemble in the USAREUR Band, employing 60 musicians. To date, the concert band performs at local concert halls, municipal centers, and theatres all over the continent.[12]
The Ceremonial Band supports the United States Army Europe in ceremonial settings and events which can includeChange of command,memorial services,military parades, and other stationary outdoor events. The 30 member unit is notable for representing the USAREUR and theUnited States atArmistice Day andVictory in Europe Day celebrations that are observed byNATO/European Union nations.[13]
The Soldiers' Chorus is the flagship ensemble of the USAREUR Band. It was founded on April 24, 1967 as the 7th Army Soldiers Chorus originally being assigned to the office of the Adjutant General's office at USAREUR HQ. The group is composed of vocalists who perform music which ranges fromPop music toBroadway music. Their main purpose is to entertain American troops, alongside perform for diplomatic guests.[14]
TheDixieland Band consists of 6 musicians who perform traditionally popular American songs from a specific time period in the United States.[15]
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