President's Concert
Experience the Exceptional Musicianship of the U.S. Army Concert Band "Pershing's Own"
Wednesday, February 11 | 8 PM | Lila Cockrell Theatre
Enjoy this free concert by the premier musical organization of the United States Army, founded in 1922.
No tickets required! This event is open to the public, and seating is general admission. Doors will open at 7 PM.
About this Performance
Program
The U.S. Army Band presents a program that highlights a broad spectrum of musical voices, from Brooke Pierson’s Rise Up and John Mackey’s Kingfishers Catch Fire to the first movement of Eric Ewazen’s Concerto for Marimba. The concert also features Viet Cuong’s Sound and Smoke, the finale from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, and a selection of military marches. Together, these works offer a compelling mix of contemporary perspectives and enduring repertoire for an evening of exceptional music.
About the Director
Colonel Bruce R. Pulver hails from Melbourne, Fla. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, where he studied conducting with Dr. Thomas Fraschillo, and a Master of Music Education degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., where he studied with Dennis Zeisler.
Colonel Pulver has served the Nation in uniform for over 30 years. He has represented the Army in 37 countries and territories around the world, as well as in 44 of the contiguous U.S. States, plus Hawaii and Alaska.
Before entering military service, he taught in the Mississippi public schools as a high school and middle school band and choral director.
About the Ensemble
Providing a musical backdrop for many of the nation’s most notable events, The U.S. Army Concert Band has a worldwide reputation for extraordinary musicianship.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, The U.S. Army Concert Band has performed in concert venues such as Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Hollywood Bowl–connecting the Army with the American people. The ensemble participates in ongoing, educational outreach and often appears at national and international music events, including the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the Music Educators National Convention, the Texas Bandmasters Association, and the American Bandmasters Association.
Ticket Information & FAQ
FREE - No Tickets Required
This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
General Admission Seating
Seating for this concert is general admission. There is no assigned seating.
Are there assigned seats the President's Concert?
No, all seats are general admission. Doors will open one hour prior to the concert.