United States Army Field Band, Soldiers' Chorus to Perform at UK
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 29, 2016) — The internationally renowned United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus will make a stop in the Bluegrass as part of a national tour. Regional audiences can hear them in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the University of Kentucky Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entry.
As the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army, the Field Band travels thousands of miles each year, thrilling audiences of all ages throughout the nation and abroad. Since its formation in 1946, the Field Band has appeared in all 50 states and in more than 30 countries on four continents. U.S. Army Field Band is considered by music critics to be one of the most versatile and inspiring musical organizations in the world. Some of the finest musical talent in America, members are selected through a highly competitive audition. More than six decades as the military's most traveled musicians have earned them the title, "The Musical Ambassadors of the Army."
The Soldiers' Chorus, which was founded in 1957, is the vocal complement of the U.S. Army Field Band. The 29-member mixed choral ensemble travels throughout the nation and abroad, performing as a separate component and in joint concerts with the concert band. The chorus has performed and entertained audiences of all ages in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, India, the Far East and throughout Europe. The musical backgrounds of Soldiers' Chorus personnel range from opera and musical theatre to music education and vocal coaching. In addition to presenting selections from the vast choral repertoire, Soldiers' Chorus performances often include the music of Broadway, opera, barbershop quartet and Americana.
The United States Army Field Band At-A-Glance video.
The concert featuring the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus is presented by UK Bands and UK Opera Theatre at the School of Music in the UK College of Fine Arts.
Individuals attending this concert should be seated by 6:45 p.m. Tickets for the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus concert can be reserved through the Singletary Center ticket office.
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