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.
Join Us
Are you a talented musician ready to serve your country? There are positions for musicians ready to commit.
Performances
Based in Belmont, MI, we perform all over the State of Michigan.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Our History
The 126th Army Band of the Michigan National Guard, the "Governor's Own" as of 2013, has been entertaining the citizens of Michigan for over 60 years. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the band has earned praise from music critics and audiences alike. The band is assigned to the Michigan National Guard Headquarters in Lansing, Michigan, and is stationed at the Belmont Armory in Belmont, Michigan.
The tradition of military music in the Michigan National Guard dates back to colonial militia units at Michigan’s frontier forts. Colonial regiments stationed at Ft. Detroit, Ft. Mackinac, and Ft. Michilimackinac all employed drummers, fifers, or buglers as signal musicians as early as the 18th century.
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