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The United States Army Band Herald Trumpets, 1959-2017

Holzworth, Kenneth Bradley
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9851-2930
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523981040589755

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2018, Doctor of Musical Arts, Ohio State University, Music.
The United States Army Herald Trumpets is a unique military musical ensemble consisting of musicians from the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in Washington, DC. Founded in 1959 by two Army Band members, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Gilbert Mitchell and former Specialist William Bramwell Smith II, this volunteer unit is made up of trumpets, trombones, euphoniums and percussionists from the United States Army Ceremonial Band. Mitchell’s and Smith’s vision was to form an organization of long-belled fanfare trumpets, complete with tabards, for military ceremonial functions which would add pomp and flair to the events. Their inspiration came from the British “Coronation” Trumpets which were introduced for the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The Herald Trumpets’ inaugural performance was in 1959 when they welcomed Queen Elizabeth II to Chicago for events related to the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Since their inception, the Herald Trumpets have been recognized as the official fanfare ensemble for the President of the United States and have performed in every presidential inauguration since President Kennedy’s in 1961. Gaining recognition and popularity, the Herald Trumpets have been invited to perform at countless national and international events including the opening ceremonies of four Olympic Games held within the United States. The most recognizable fanfares, “Bugler’s Dream” and “Olympic Fanfare,” were introduced at the Olympic Games by the Herald Trumpets under the baton of prolific composer, John Williams. After the exposure at the Olympics, the Herald Trumpets became a popular performing ensemble at several sporting events, including Super Bowl XXXIX where the Herald Trumpets accompanied the choirs of all the military academies in the playing and singing of the National Anthem. In addition, the Herald Trumpets have participated in several international “tattoos,” events that feature international military bands and organizations as entertainment for the local population. From participating in White House presidential arrival ceremonies to performing with the Boston Pops Orchestra to presenting educational clinics, the Herald Trumpets are one of the most popular and versatile military musical ensembles.
Timothy Leasure (Advisor)
85 p.
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  • Holzworth, K. B. (2018). The United States Army Band Herald Trumpets, 1959-2017 [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523981040589755

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Holzworth, Kenneth. The United States Army Band Herald Trumpets, 1959-2017. 2018. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523981040589755.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Holzworth, Kenneth. "The United States Army Band Herald Trumpets, 1959-2017." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523981040589755

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