Bicentennial Music Subcommittee

Music activities during the Bicentennial:

Concerts

• Veterans Day- (11 Nov 2001) Lisner Auditorium, Washington, D.C. Bicentennial concert performed by The US Army Band (Pershing's Own) will highlight the music of West Point.
• Carnegie Hall- (15 Mar 2002) New York City Bicentennial concert performed by the USMA Band, Cadet Glee Club, the USMA Hellcats and the Herald Trumpets. Traditional West Point music and Bicentennial music commissions will be featured.
• Other concerts to be scheduled at Eisenhower Hall, West Point, will feature new music written especially for the Bicentennial celebration.

Music Commissions

Two dozen composers have committed to write new music in honor of the USMA Bicentennial. Twelve compositions have already been completed as of November 2000. A Bicentennial composition contest received 83 entries from all over the world. The winner will be announced in 2001 and the work will be performed on one of the Bicentennial concerts.

Recordings

The USMA Band produced a CD of marches and West Point parade music. The Hellcats are also featured on the recording. Additional CDs may be issued in the future. CDs are available at retail stores at West Point ( AOG Gift Shop, Visitors Center, Cadet Book Store).

National/International Performances

The Army Special Bands (USMA Band, The Army Band (Pershing's Own), US Army Field Band) will highlight the USMA Bicentennial and West Point music on national and international tours.