What’s the difference between an Army Special Band and any other Army band?
There are four Special Bands: West Point Band; U.S. Army Band; U.S. Army Field Band; and the Fife and Drum (Old Guard) 3d Infantry Regiment. Each has a specialized mission. The West Point Band’s specialized mission is to support the U.S. Corps of Cadets. Special Bandspersons typically hold college degrees from leading music institutions. Their civilian experiences are already of a professional, polished caliber before joining a Special Band. The audition criteria for Special Bandspersons are particularly stringent.
