Army Bands Keep Us Connected
COVID-19 has caused global upheaval and the U.S. Army is following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control, while maintaining readiness to defend the nation. The National Guard has…
Since the founding of our nation, Army Musicians have been and remain an integral part of the AG Corps. Army musicians have served the vital role of upholding tradition, entertaining our Soldiers, and serving as musical ambassadors of our nation. This portion of the Association’s website will capture articles and pertinent information focus on Army Bands and Army Musicians.
Army Bands History – click the following link to read about the history of U.S. Army Bands: Band History
LT James Reese Europe and the 369th “Harlem Hellfighters” Infantry Regiment Band
James Reese Europe was a leading composer and bandleader in New York City at the beginning of the 20th century. During this time, he was able to synthesize classical, ragtime,…
Adjutant General’s Corps March
In case you weren’t aware, the AG Corps has its own March. In 1987 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN, the Army designated the AG Corps as a Regiment. At the…
Project Management and the Army Band Mission
Project management is the application of knowledge, processes, skills, tools, and techniques to ensure the success of a project. Professionals in this field are highly respected and are considered essential…
LT Donald Waful returns to Fort Drum
In June of 2019, World War II Second Lieutenant (2LT) Donald Waful visited Fort Drum, NY. His one request of Major General Brian Mennes, Commanding General of Fort Drum, was…
257th Army Band, Washington D.C. National Guard, Strengthens Partnerships with Burkina Faso
The Washington District of Columbia National Guard’s 257th Army Band traveled to Burkina Faso in support of the National Guard Bureau’s state partnership program in July 2019. The 257th Band…
Armed Forces Song Folios and Shared Music Making within the U.S. Army
By CW2 Jonathan L. Crane Beginning in 1943, the Army Special Services Division published the first Hit Kit, which provided copyright-free lyrics and music for the exclusive use of the…
AGCRA is Back on Twitter!
You can again find AGCRA on Twitter at @agcra. Please connect with us on Twitter, as well as on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/AGCRA/.
Change your AGCRA Membership E-mail Address
AGCRA members are encouraged to change their membership account e-mail to their PERSONAL E-MAIL ADDRESS versus registering with or continuing to use their @mail.mil e-mail address. DOIMs across the Army are…
AG Corps Soldiers (Adjutants & Musicians) Awarded the Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the Armed Forces. The medal was…