The United States 257th Army Band

About The United States 257th Army Band

The 257th Army Band, "The Band of the Nation's Capital," is the official musical ambassador for the D.C. Army National Guard. The band boasts a proud lineage going back to the organizational lineage and association with the legendary Corcoran Cadets, the D.C. militia that inspired John Philip Sousa to compose his march of the same name. Noteworthy performances include musical support for the Inauguration of President Obama, performances in Greece, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Panama, consecutive appearances at the Great American Brass Band Festival and concert tours throughout New England, Texas, and the Mid-Atlantic.

Although centrally located among the finest military bands in the world, The 257th Army Band is officially recognized as "The Band of the Nation's Capital." Within the 257th Army Band, there are several musical groups which play a variety of music including classical, jazz, rock, and many others. In addition to our concert band, we have multiple music performance teams, including: jazz combo, rock band, pop ensemble, brass quintet, and duet teams. This allows us to perform many different types of concerts and ceremonies.

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