Military Bands: She Landed One of Music’s Great Gigs, but First Came Boot Camp

[SSmith1226]

From the New York Times: “Premier military bands offer rare stability for classical musicians, who consider them a strong alternative to traditional orchestras. But signing up means shipping out.” This is the story of Ada Brooks, a Euphonium Player who after at least 10 auditions, was accepted by the West Point Military Band. “She Landed One of Music’s Great Gigs, but First Came Boot Camp.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/27/arts/music/military-bands-west-point-army.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vE0.YT4S.3aSO09y8TVKv&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb

[Dale Proctor]

Nice article! The one exception to the boot camp requirement is the “President’s Own” USMC band in Washington.