126th Army Band

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Join Us

Are you a talented musician ready to serve your country? There are positions for musicians ready to commit.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to instill in our forces the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad.

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Performances

Based in Belmont, MI, we perform all over the State of Michigan. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Our History

The Governor's Own of the 126 Army Band has been entertaining  almost 60+ years.

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OUR LEADERSHIP

CW3 Ferrante

CW3 Kimberly Ferrante is the commander of the 126th Army Band  and also is completing her Doctorate in Organizational Learning and Development at Cornerstone University .

1SG Schwallier

1SG Andrew Schwallier has been a member of the 126th Army Band for 33 years, is a Senior GIS Specialist at Fishbeck and a professional freelance photographer.