2023 American Holiday Festival
The U.S. Army Orchestra
More tickets have been distributed than there are seats. No tickets required at 15 minutes prior to advertised start time if seats are available.Fri / Dec 1 / 8 pm
Location
DAR Constitution Hall | Washington, DC
1776 D Street, NW
Program
The U.S. Army Orchestra
Conductor: COL Bruce R. Pulver
The U.S. Army Band Leader and Commander
There are no printed programs. If you wish, click HERE to download and print a large-format version. The show is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
Christmas in Washington Fanfare / Edelbrock
featuring The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets / Conductors: LTC Randy Bartel, CPT Lee Lamb, CPT Bonnie Alger
A Holiday Rhapsody / McTaggart
There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays / Stillman and Allen; arr. Hayes
SFC Adiza Jibril, SSG Esther Kang, SSG Ethan Zorack-Greene, and SSG David Szabo, vocalists
Selections from The Nutcracker / Tchaikovsky
featuring members of The Virginia Ballet Company
- March / Beren Kasimcan and Mila Shin, dancers
- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy / Emily Tucker, dancer
- Waltz of the Flowers / Karina Girdharry, Shayla Marciniak, and Natalya Richart, dancers
- Trepak / Rose Edmiston, Anna Sauer, and Willa Wensel, dancers
I'll Be Home for Christmas / Kent and Gannon; arr. Taylor and SFC Sara Corry
SSG David Szabo, vocalist
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" / Geisel and Hague; arr. Murtha
SFC Heath Sorensen, vocalist
Mary, Did You Know? / Greene and Lowry; arr. Emerson
SSG Maya Rodriguez, SSG Keaton Webb, MSG Matthew Heil, SFC Andre McRae, and SSG Adam Strube, vocalists
Lebedik Un Freylach (Lively and Happy) / Schwartz; arr. MSG Marty Gold
featuring The U.S. Army Band Klezmer Ensemble
Chanukah, O Chanukah / Rivesman; arr. MSG Marty Gold
SSG Caroline Nielson, vocalist
This Christmas / Hathaway and McKinnor; orch. Murtha
SSG Maya Rodriguez, vocalist
Little Drummer Boy / Simeone, Davis, and Onorati; arr. Taylor and Richard; orch. Brown
featuring The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, arr. Marks
Happy Kwanzaa / Pendergrass; arr. SSG Andrew Kosinski
SFC Adiza Jibril, vocalist
Holiday Sing-Along / Various; arr. SFC Sara Corry
O Magnum Mysterium / Lauridsen; trans. Dackow
featuring The U.S. Army Chorus
Hallelujah! / Handel; arr. Warren, Jackson, Kibble, and Chinn; trans. Vanacore
SFC Andre McRae and SSG Imani Grosvenor, vocalists
Sleigh Ride / Anderson
We Wish You a Merry Christmas / Traditional; arr. Milburn
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Upcoming Events
Summer Concert Schedule
Wednesday / May 1 - Saturday / Aug 31
Here is a 1-page list of our summer concerts in and around Maryland, Virginia, and the District. Most up to date details will be online; however, you may view a full-color 1-pager or print out a special ink-friendly schedule via links below!
Washington Musical Pathways Chamber Concert
Levine Music, DC Campus, NW | Washington, DC
Friday / May 10 / 7 pm
Chamber Players
A special side-by-side concert. Join us in experiencing ensembles ranging from a nonet to a “Silk-Road-inspired” quintet, where musicians will perform works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Mendelssohn, Jessie Montgomery, and Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Sounds of Life
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center | Alexandria, VA
Friday / May 17 / 7:30 pm
Army Orchestra
A celebration of music from everyday life featuring Leonard Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story;" The Block by Carlos Simon; and featuring winners and finalists of the 2024 Army Orchestra Young Artist Competition. FREE/NO TICKETS.
Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert
Washington National Cathedral | Washington, DC
Sunday / May 19 / 4 pm
Army Blues
Chorus meets big band: journey through jazz, blues, and choral music in Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert with the Cathedral Choral Society, Heritage Signature Chorale, and The U.S. Army Blues. Register for livestream link via Watch Live Online button.
A Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Highland Park United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX
Sunday / May 26 / 5:30 pm
Army Chorus
The U.S. Army Chorus will inspire with a blend of Americana, popular tunes, patriotic favorites, choral classics, and more. Join us for this annual concert, paying homage to those who have given their lives for our country.
PBS National Memorial Day Concert
West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol | Washington, DC
Sunday / May 26 / 8 pm
A dress rehearsal is open to the public 5/25 at 8PM.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Parks Concert
Flag Pole Hill Park | Dallas, TX
Monday / May 27 / 8:15 pm
Concert Band
The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and The U.S. Army Chorus from Washington, DC, take over this audience favorite on Memorial Day! Featuring patriotic favorites and fireworks to close the concert, it’s a fun-filled evening for the whole family.
Love, Liberation, and Joy: Music of Janelle Monáe
National Museum of African American History & Culture | Washington, DC
Sunday / Jun 2 / 3 pm
Army Band features the music of Janelle Monáe through the lenses of love, liberation, and joy and the ever-unfolding journey of Black America--a history as deep and rich as it is painful. Show tickets cover free admission to museum.
D-Day Commemoration Concert
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial | Washington, DC
Thursday / Jun 6 / 6 pm
Brass Quintet
Brass Quintet and Tech Support
Music for a Bright New World
Columbia Baptist Church | Falls Church, VA
Friday / Jun 7 / 7 pm
Concert Band
Featuring winner of the 2024 National Collegiate Solo Competition: Andrew Stine, saxophone, and The Texas Children's Choir from San Antonio, TX.
Musical Salute at Sylvan
Sylvan Theater | Washington, DC
Wednesday / Jun 12 / 7 pm
Downrange
Rock out with the Army's rock band on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Swing by, bring a chair or a blanket, and take in some tunes while you enjoy a summer evening downtown. Inclement weather call will be made at 3PM.
249th Army Birthday Festival
National Museum of the U.S. Army | Fort Belvoir, VA
Saturday / Jun 15 / 10 am
Downrange
Enjoy special outdoor activities on Warriors’ Field, with performances by The U.S. Army Band Downrange, Army vehicle and equipment displays, an aerial parachute demonstration, inflatable bounce houses, gaming activities and much more!
Rochester International Jazz Festival
City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage | Rochester, NY
Saturday / Jun 22 / 7:30 pm
Army Blues
First of 2 sets; second set at 9:30p
Rochester International Jazz Festival
City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage | Rochester, NY
Saturday / Jun 22 / 9:30 pm
Army Blues
Second of 2 sets.
Music at Midday
National City Christian Church | Washington, DC
Friday / Jun 28 / 12:15 pm
Army Chorus
Independence Day Celebration at the Delaware River Waterfront
Spruce Street Harbor Park at Penn's Landing | Philadelphia, PA
Saturday / Jun 29 / 8 pm
Concert Band
Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks! Check it out!
Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation's Patriotic Concert
Long's Park | Lancaster, PA
Sunday / Jun 30 / 8 pm
Concert Band
The annual Patriotic Concert featuring the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own", local color guard, and fireworks that all promise to delight.
A Capitol Fourth
West Lawn of U.S. Capitol | Washington, DC
Thursday / Jul 4 / 8 pm
Frequently asked questions answered and live stream available via links, below!
Musical Salute at Sylvan
Sylvan Theater | Washington, DC
Saturday / Jul 20 / 7 pm
Country Roads
Come, sit, stay; bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the Army's bluegrass group, Country Roads. There will be some pickin' and a-grinnin'. Inclement weather call will be made at 3PM.
Red, White, and Blue Concert Series
Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown, MD
Friday / Aug 9 / 6:15 pm
Army Blues
