VETERANS DAY CONCERT
VETERANS DAY CONCERT 2023
We are excited to inform you that we will be hosting our second annual Veterans Day concert at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH.
Last year, this event was a great success! The venue was full with three ensembles and over 65 musicians on stage. The ensembles consisted of musicians from the 39th Army Band, High School musicians, and local professional featured musicians, all coming together to perform a show honoring Veterans and their service.
This year, we will select 30 of the best NH high school musicians for this meaningful and unique opportunity.
Due to high demand, we will be accepting nominations for Juniors and Seniors only. However, we welcome all to attend this free concert.
We will accept student nominations for Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Rock Band (to include lead vocals, keyboard, and lead electric guitar). We will select nominees based on music educators' recommendations, students' skill levels, and the needs of our ensembles. The 39th Army Band will reserve the right to approve nominations for this event.
We will be opening our registration period in the fall. Please see the key dates:
Aug 14th: Registration begins.
Sep 15th: Registration closes.
Oct 1st: Selections made. Acceptance letters and music will be sent.
Nov 4th: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm – Workshops & Rehearsals, Manchester, NH.
Nov 5th: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm – Workshops & Rehearsals, Manchester, NH.
Nov 10th: 1:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Performance date; CCA, Concord, NH
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm - Sound check / Final Rehearsals.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm - Dinner/Outfit change
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Performance
We will send out registration materials and workshop information as we get closer to the registration period. We hope you and your great students join us for this fabulous fall event.
VETERANS DAY CONCERT 2022
Local veterans stand to be recognized as the 39th Army Band performs “The Armed Forces Medley”.
Andrew Augeri, Timberlane HS, performs with the 39th Army Band Jazz Band
On Nov 11th, 2022, the 39th Army Band with the gracious support of the Capitol Center for the Arts, the William H. Gile Trust, and several High Schools from around the State of NH, put on its first combined concert in honor of Veterans Day. The performance showcased multiple ensembles, and over 50 musicians on stage, including high school students, local professional musicians, and our Army musicians.
The evening performance, which drew more than 1,200 people, signified the start of a new partnership between the New Hampshire Army National Guard band, band directors from local High Schools, and the state’s largest and most diverse entertainment venue. The show was presented as part of the William H. Giles Trust Concert Series.
The event was a great success. The night’s final song, “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” earned a standing ovation and endless applause.
Here are a few testimonies from our performers:
“I love performing with younger musicians and getting the opportunity to mentor junior music students. I hope we get the privilege to do this every year and build a lifelong connection with the schools.” SGT Lily Rousseau, 39th Army Band, Jazz Band Bassist.
“I was very delighted when I was invited to perform tonight. It gives us a great opportunity to honor the veterans. It’s really invaluable and priceless to any student in my book” Dan Lorenz, guitarist, and educator at Timberlane Regional School District.
“I’m proud of the soldiers for their professionalism and their teamwork to put together the show in three months and two, long drill weekends on top of our other performance commitments,” “It’s their belief in the cause that made this possible.” CW2 Montenegro
Photos by Sgt. Bei Simmons, 114th PAD