Classical musicians have limited options to play professionally, so some turn to the U.S. military. Those who emerge successfully from the audition process must then endure boot camp. For several ...

The Army is breaking up four of its active-duty bands by the end of this month as the service adjusts what jobs are most needed given its smaller size and the prospect of looming wars. At four U.S.

BOLESLAWIEC, POLAND – A familiar 80’s classic bellows out of the brass instruments of the 1st Cavalry Division Band at a concert played for the 30th annual Boleslawiec Ceramic Festival. The crowd ...

Marketplace Morning Report’s “What’s That Like?” series is exploring the odd, unusual and downright weird jobs that help prop up our economy. Staff Sergeant Justis MacKenzie had a successful career as ...

In the U.S. Army, music isn’t just background noise, it’s a heartbeat. It’s the sound of unity, of home, of hope when things get hard. And for the Soldiers who wear the uniform and play the notes, ...

Pursuing the trumpet into adulthood wasn’t always the plan for Brigham Young University sophomore Casey Harris. It wasn’t for a lack of talent. She was a part of every school band Maple Mountain High ...