@canosgmk Yes, all service members for the Premier bands have to go through basic training for their respective services, except for members of The President's Own Marine Band, but they still have to maintain weight standards for the Marine's. In fact, all of the service band members hold other duties, that are not related to music within their respective bands. Navy Band Trumpet player here.
@canosgmk The only "Special" band that does not go to basic training is the President's Own Marine Band in Washington DC. All the rest attend basic training and are full time in their service.
@steelydad Army Blues and other 'special' bands doesn't have a requirement to attend basic training. They also join the service as a E-6 (staff sergeant, Non-commision officer). They are enlisted soldiers that serve a term by contract.
They need more of this kind of stuff on television.
DasBullWy 2 months ago
@highchops81 i know its not really colbert it just looks like him in that shot a little bit
wooooosaw 2 months ago
@wooooosaw That's actually SGM Craig Fraedrich, he's been with the Blues a long time.
highchops81 2 months ago
@canosgmk Yes, all service members for the Premier bands have to go through basic training for their respective services, except for members of The President's Own Marine Band, but they still have to maintain weight standards for the Marine's. In fact, all of the service band members hold other duties, that are not related to music within their respective bands. Navy Band Trumpet player here.
highchops81 2 months ago
@canosgmk The only "Special" band that does not go to basic training is the President's Own Marine Band in Washington DC. All the rest attend basic training and are full time in their service.
ccftpt 5 months ago
little known fact: stephen colbert is a proficient jazz trumpet player. he shows off his talents with the army blues at 2:17 in this video
wooooosaw 9 months ago 2
@scottfg that 'girl' lead trumpeter can be argued to be better or the same as Dave Detwiler. They are Monster Players!!!
canosgmk 9 months ago
@steelydad Army Blues and other 'special' bands doesn't have a requirement to attend basic training. They also join the service as a E-6 (staff sergeant, Non-commision officer). They are enlisted soldiers that serve a term by contract.
canosgmk 9 months ago
These guys are excellent. Do they go through basic training like everyone else? What officer grade are they. Are they enlisted or what.
steelydad 1 year ago
Its funny how they are all playing at attention standing up and sitting down. At ease guys. Its music.
boricuatrumpet69 1 year ago