The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets’ demonstration is a live performance covering the group’s history from its inception in 1959 to the present day. This multi-media presentation incorporates narration, video footage of ceremonies at The White House and nationally televised events as well as a wide variety of repertoire from this iconic ensemble.
The United States Army Herald Trumpets
- Biographical Information
The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets is the official fanfare
ensemble for the President of the United States. Founded in 1959 and patterned
after traditional British “fanfare” trumpet ensembles, The U.S. Army Herald
Trumpets was formed to add splendor to official military ceremonies. A
performing element of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in
Washington, DC, this ensemble has performed for countless events of national
and international significance, including every Presidential inauguration since
John F. Kennedy.
In addition to official military duties, the Herald Trumpets
have performed in the opening ceremonies for the 1980 and 2002 Winter Olympic
Games, the 1984 Summer Olympic Games and the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
This ensemble has also performed for nationally and internationally televised
events such as Super Bowl XXXIX, the 2015
NCAA Final Four, The Kennedy Center Honors, the relighting of the Statue of
Liberty, and the annual holiday celebrations “A Capitol Fourth,” “Christmas in
Washington,” and “The National Memorial Day Concert.” Most recently, the Herald Trumpets were
invited to perform as special guests with John Williams and the L.A.
Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl.