Mission
Instill in the Armed Forces the will to fight and win, foster the support of citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad.
About
Discover why U.S. Army Band members serve through music. From initial passion to a unique path of service, hear their personal stories on motivation and how life in uniform creates a sence of purpose.
Performances
Based in Belmont, MI, the 126th Army Band performs all over the State of Michigan.
Join
Are you a talented musician ready to serve your country? There are positions for musicians ready to commit.
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.
LEADERSHIP
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