Southeastern's Columbia Theatre to present free concert by US Army Field Band
Monday, October 21, 2019
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Southeastern’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will present
a concert by the United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors Sunday, Oct. 27. Scheduled
at 3 p.m. in the downtown Hammond theatre, the free concert is sponsored by the Hammond
Daily Star and Columbia Theatre.
As an official ensemble of the “Musical Ambassadors of the Army,” the Field Band
has a longtime commitment to music education. The group’s performance schedule and
outreach activities include hundreds of visits to VA and civilian care centers, clinics
and public schools around the nation.
From Boston to Baghdad, Tampa to Toronto, the Army Field Band has been entertaining
audiences of all ages for more than six decades. As the premier touring musical representative
for the U.S. Army, this internationally-acclaimed organization travels thousands of
miles each year presenting a variety of music to enthusiastic audiences throughout
the nation and abroad.
Through these concerts, the Field Band fosters support of the American people
for members of the armed forces and supports diplomatic efforts around the world.
The group’s repertoire spans genres and eras dating back to the Renaissance.
Although the concert is free, a ticket is required for entry. Tickets can be
picked up at the Columbia Theatre box office or at the Hammond Daily Star. For more
information, contact the Columbia Theatre at 985-543-4371.
