Do band members perform outside of the West Point Band?
Yes, provided the performances occur outside of duty hours. Many band members established successful civilian careers before arriving at West Point, and it is natural for them to maintain civilian ties. In their off-duty hours, West Point Band members perform with symphony orchestras, in Broadway show orchestras, and with pop music stars. They win international music competitions, write music texts, compose and arrange music for performing artists, are college music professors, and maintain private teaching studios. Their expertise is sought after as adjudicators at music competitions, clinicians at music conferences, and as guest soloists with university ensembles. They are recording artists for record labels. These continued civilian associations increase awareness of the band and strengthen its musicianship.
