Performer Details
Performer Bio Synopsis
The U.S. Army Orchestra is the only ensemble of its kind in the U.S. Army
and serves as one of the premier combination-elements of The United States
Army Band "Pershing's Own." A large ensemble of world-class musicians, its
roster incorporates members of The U.S. Army Strings and The U.S. Army
Concert Band, as well as other elements of "Pershing's Own."
The U.S. Army Orchestra performs works from a diverse repertoire at some of
the nation's finest venues, including New York City's Trinity Church on Wall
Street; Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Alexandria,
Virginia; Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, Maryland;
Vienna Presbyterian Church, Vienna, Virginia; The Music Center at
Strathmore, Bethesda, Maryland; and Brucker Hall-headquarters of The U.S.
Army Band "Pershing's Own," on Fort Myer, Arlington, Virginia.
This outstanding orchestra performs for major events throughout the
Washington metropolitan area. Notable performances include the National Day
of Prayer and Remembrance at Washington National Cathedral; the dedication
of the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall; and at the
Lincoln Memorial as part of the 56th Inaugural activities for President
Obama with a Joint Forces Orchestra. The Army Orchestra travels annually
with other active-duty soldiers from the U.S. Military District of
Washington to bring "Spirit of America" to communities around the country-a
performance that highlights the history of military service in America
through music and live reenactments. This production has taken the Army
Orchestra across the country to Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio,
Michigan, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and South Carolina,
drawing thousands of audience members to each show.
During the summer season, The U.S. Army Orchestra can be heard on the steps
of the U.S. Capitol and in numerous local indoor venues. In 2006, the
orchestra organized a Young Artist Competition for aspiring high school
musicians in the metropolitan DC area. The winner of the competition is a
featured soloist with the orchestra at a major area concert hall and, along
with the finalists, is honored with an invitation to perform within the
orchestra at the event. This annual competition draws the most talented and
promising young students from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of
Columbia.
The United States Army Orchestra
Conductor's Bio
Major Treg Ancelet, a native of Houma, Louisiana, currently serves as Deputy Commander and Associate Conductor of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” He serves as director of both The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, the official fanfare ensemble for the President of the United States, and The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band.
MAJ Ancelet holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and a Masters of Music in Instrumental Conducting from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where he studied with Professor Anthony Maiello and served as assistant director of its Wind Ensemble.
He served as the Army Forces Central Command (ARCENT) Band Liaison Officer stationed at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in 2013. While there, he engaged in military relations with bands in Middle Eastern nations including Kuwait and Qatar, while also forming relations with newly organized military bands in Afghanistan.
In 2012, MAJ Ancelet was assigned to the 57th Presidential Inauguration, where he served on the Ceremonial and Special Events Office Staff where he coordinated the entertainment for numerous inaugural balls and events.
From 2005 to 2009, MAJ Ancelet served as deputy commander of The United States Military Academy Band at West Point, New York, where he led ceremonies with the “Long Grey” line on their famous parade field. Also, he directed the band at funerals for some of the country’s most recognized generals, and conducted concerts at Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River. He says that he is most proud of having led the Army Fight Song as the Black Knights football team charged into the stadium for Army-Navy games.
Under MAJ Ancelet’s direction, several Army Band ensembles have performed with Broadway legends such as Tony Award-winning vocalist Lea Salonga (Aladin, Miss Saigon, Mulan), composer/lyricist Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie), soprano Marni Nixon (West Side Story, King and I, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music), and the New York Philharmonic. He has conducted in an eclectic array of venues—from the White House to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus—as well as at sporting events for Major League Baseball, the NFL, and NASCAR.
His other assignments include serving as Commander, United States Army Forces Command Band; Staff Bands Officer, United States Army Forces Command; Executive Officer and Associate Conductor of The United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Band; Executive Officer of the Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Company, United States Army School of Music.
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