STRIKE UP THE BAND
BAND TALK
An Interview with a Retired Military band Director of Music
By Jack Kopstein
This interview is the first in a series of interviews with Directors and band Commanders, Pipe Majors of military bands across a wide spectrum of both Domestic and International bands.
It is a distinct pleasure to present in this interview [...] Continue Reading…

PATRICK SARSFIELD GILMORE
The Father of the American Band
By Jack Kopstein

Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore was one of the most famous bandleaders and musical impresarios in American history and touched the lives of music lovers all over America. He was often referred to as the “father of the American Band.” He was born in County Galway, [...] Continue Reading…

If you were watching the Inauguration of President Barack Obama last week, chances are you wondered who the announcer was. Well, here’s the answer. “The Voice” was one lucky US Navy Musician who got to be more than just a part of the Inauguration. A long-time singer, 1st Class Courtney Williams, originally of Greenbriar,TN, [...] Continue Reading…

Check out the latest addition to the Altissimo! catalog, Celebration of a Dream! This album is a collection honoring the recent inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and features an exquisite selection of music from the United States military bands and ensembles. The featured bands include the US [...] Continue Reading…

January performance dates for the United States Army Band, Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, Coast Guard Band, Marine Band, and Navy Band. [...] Continue Reading…