U.S Army Herald Trumpets to perform in concert at Furman Saturday, Nov. 19

U.S. Army Herald Trumpets

NOVEMBER 16, 2011
by Tina Underwood, Media Relations

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University will host The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets in concert Saturday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall.

The concert is part of a conference hosted by Furman for the International Trumpet Guild (SC Chapter).  Admission is $10 for the general public and $5 for students.

Founded in 1959 and patterned after traditional British “fanfare” trumpet ensembles, The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets was formed to add splendor to official military ceremonies. A performing element of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in Washington, D.C., the ensemble has performed for countless events of national and international significance.

Its first official performance welcomed Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II to Chicago for the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, and in the ensuing years has performed for an illustrious array of presidents, prime ministers and royalty at the White House and abroad. Notable events include 13 presidential inaugurals, the G8 Economic Summits in 1984, 1990, and 2004, the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations, and the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at the White House in April of 2008.

In addition to official military duties, the Herald Trumpets has performed in the opening ceremonies for the 1980 and 2002 Winter Olympic Games, the 1984 Summer Olympic Games and the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Also, the ensemble has performed at nationally and internationally televised events such as Super Bowl XXXIX, The Kennedy Center Honors, the relighting of the Statue of Liberty, and the annual holiday celebrations “A Capitol Fourth,” “Christmas in Washington,” and “The National Memorial Day Concert.”

For more information, call the Furman Music Department at 864-294-3195 or visit the he U.S. Army Herald Trumpets website.