America's Musicians

The truth is, I was tricked into playing the bassoon.Unlike a lot of classical musicians, I did not grow up...

The truth is, I was tricked into playing the bassoon.Unlike a lot of classical musicians, I did not grow up...

When did you first start playing, and why did you pick percussion?I first picked up the sticks when I was...

By Staff Sergeant Emily Kerski, The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”   You never know when a single lesson could...

By Nikki Hill, MSgt, The United States Air Force Band Upon meeting Technical Sergeant Michael Romans, the first thing you...

Chief Warrant Officer Kelsie McCallum, Colorado Army National Guard As a third-generation Army Soldier, service has always been woven into...

By Airman First Class Chloe Yoon There’s a crackling electricity in the air when the stage lights hit just right....

By U.S. Navy Music Program Musician 1st Class Ryan Snell spent most of his childhood in Goose Creek, South Carolina,...

A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Chief Musician Noel Marcano was immersed in music from a very young age....

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Q: How did you first get introduced to the trumpet, and what made you want to start playing it? A:...

Famed teacher and trumpet pedagogue Barbara Butler has a saying: “The four things needed to make it are talent, work...