- Where is Dennis Blanchard -- Josef Orosz (He's lost and can't be found!), 07:14:01 08/20/07 Mon (altoona-69-72-126-102.dynamic-dialup.coretel.net/69.72.126.102)
Several years ago I tried to find Dennis and Mary but couldn't. Michigan maybe? Has anyone been in contact with them? If so please tell me. I have my new original wedding song I want him to record before I am under the grass.
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- Harold (Butch) Domchick -- Harold Domchick, 11:26:05 12/25/03 Thu (cache-dl10.proxy.aol.com/205.188.209.46)
I am writing this message for my father-in-law Butch Domchick. He and his wife Della are living with us (Daughter and son-in-law) in Bryantwon, MD. He is doing fine and still enjoys hearing Jazz played. He would like to hear freom anyone that was in the Band during his tenure.
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- CWO (Retired) Robert C. Lewis -- Allen Lawless, 15:00:44 08/22/05 Mon (NoHost/65.255.174.178)
In the Winter 1997 back issue of your newsletter, I noted the following in the "Sad Notes" section:
Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) Robert C. Lewis died on October 19, 1996. CW4 Lewis was an Associate Bandmaster with The Army Ground Forces Band (Field Band) from 1946 to 1949.
I am researching and writing a book on the history of the 298th Army Band (Berlin). Research so far tells me that a CWO Lewis was the 298th bandmaster from 1956 till about 1959. I am trying to determine if this is the same man.
If anyone is familiar with Mr. Lewis' service and whether or not he served in Berlin, I'd be very appreciative if you'd contact me. I'd merely like to confirm that it is the same man and annotate the record accordingly.
Sincerely,
Allen Lawless
SFC, USA, Retired
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- Hey Everybody I'm Looking for Pictures of my dad -- Linda Kirkpatrick (Excited), 13:30:27 04/11/08 Fri (pool-72-81-219-193.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net/72.81.219.193)
He was in the field band for many many years and usually know as "Ace." I was just a little girl when he was in. I would like to locate some pictures of his "fun years" to share with my family. He's sill living in Tx working at the radio station.
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- New Position -- Jeff Price, 20:35:07 12/12/07 Wed (ip24-253-144-150.hr.hr.cox.net/24.253.144.150)
I just finished the transition from the Field Band to Bandmaster. I graduated with my classmates WO1 Tim Wallace, and WO1 Donna Clickner and was certified to be a 420 C/Bandmaster. It was a unique 8 months of training.
COL Finley Hamilton, CW4 (Ret) Ed Greene, CSM Dave Keller, and my good friend and former sponsor SGM Loran McClung came down for the event. Still no word on where I will go after this. In the meantime I will remain on staff at the School of Music.
Army Strong.
v/r
Jeff Price
WO1, AG
Bandmaster
The Army School of Music
jeffrey.glen.price@us.army.mil
Saxophonist, The US Army Field Band. 1996-2007
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- USAFB Concert 10-21-07 -- Tom Schultz, 21:15:59 10/23/07 Tue (adsl-70-239-96-111.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net/70.239.96.111)
This past Sunday evening I saw the USAFB perform here in Milwaukee. The first time I have seen them in about 40 years, having seen them but once in the late 60s shortly after I left the Band. Friends, the magic is still there. A great performance, a fine program. Dare I say that the whole production struck me as being quite a bit more professional than it was back then. Not to knock the Band when I was with it, but times have progressed and it just seemed to be less "slapped together at the last minute" than it used to be. In other words, I was very impressed, and very proud of them. I appreciated being introduced from the stage as a past Band member. A good portion of the ensemble was female. No females in the Band back when. Probably means a whole lot less scratching and belching at rehearsals now. No, I never blew a note for the Band, but was the Information Officer in 1965-66. Booked three tours for the Band, and probably never will be forgiven for the flea-bag hotel I booked in Miles City, Montana.
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- Booker Music Publications -- Charles Booker (New!!!!! Website!!!!!!!!!!!), 12:40:44 10/13/07 Sat (adsl-75-13-178-207.dsl.fyvlar.sbcglobal.net/75.13.178.207)
Fellow Field Band Alumni, please take a look at my new website, www.charlesbooker.com and listen to my old and new publications. Also, check out the gallery of pictures! Includes some JA pictures.
Chuck
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- FREE 2008 Luncheon for all members -- Josef Orosz (Come one, come all), 18:41:16 08/28/07 Tue (altoona-69-72-126-215.dynamic-dialup.coretel.net/69.72.126.215)
Mark your calendars - 9 August 2008 - FREE luncheon at the Cozy Inn in Thurmont, MD - 1200 to 1500. Ann and I will host it again - this year we had 22 members w/wives - email me for a group picture and see if you can ID everyone.
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- Danny Greco -- George Whiting, 20:13:41 04/28/03 Mon (cache-rl02.proxy.aol.com/152.163.189.98)
Sorry to hear that you had a problem. Glad to hear that you are recovering. Best Wishes
Beau Whiting
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- Bernie Hoffer -- David Hamilton, 13:14:01 01/05/07 Fri (cache-mtc-ac02.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.131)
For years I have exchanged holiday greetings with Bernie Hoffer. We were in the Fied Band Chorus together back in 1959-62. Bernie was an arranger. This year my card was returned as "not deliverable as addressed unable to forward". The address I had for Bernie, and his wife Leni, is: Planetarium Sta., Box 489, New York, New York, 10024-0489. I do not see Bernie listed in the Alumni listings. Does anyone have any info on the current status or address of Bernie.
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- Dr. Bob Petrella -- Larry Gedde, 23:02:34 04/27/07 Fri (c-24-118-42-108.hsd1.mn.comcast.net/24.118.42.108)
Tonight Bob (clarinet - 1966-69) conducted his final concert (30 years) as director of the Alexandria Band on the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College.
Congratulations, old friend, on a wonderful career.
Rev. Dr. Larry Gedde
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- Col Whiting -- Robert Monroney, 15:23:31 01/18/05 Tue (c-67-164-168-64.client.comcast.net/67.164.168.64)
Chet Whiting gets my vote for a place in the Hall of Fame. As I understand, he brought the mand from a National Guard band to the Americal Division band in the South Pacific to the First Combat Infantry Band to the Army Ground Forces Band and into its present form. He deserves all the recognition we can give him ! I feel honored to have performed under his direction.
Robert Monroney
Arvada, Colorado
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- Looking For Jack Briggs -- Dave Adams (Sad to hear about Lance Sweigart passing.), 09:56:58 01/01/07 Mon (cache-dtc-ab02.proxy.aol.com/205.188.116.66)
I was saddened to hear about Lance's accident. Lance and I attended Mesa College and Colorado State University together. We had been friends for 43 years.
I'd like to locate Jack Briggs. I left the Field Band in 1979.
Dave Adams 5228 Dundee Lane / Virginia Beach VA, 23464
(757) 373-6622
My web address is: Youngrazzcalsjazzproject.Com
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- Holiday Greetings -- Robert Monroney, 16:53:09 12/22/06 Fri (c-67-172-149-49.hsd1.co.comcast.net/67.172.149.49)
My heartfelt Holiday Greetings to all United States Army Field Band members, past and present. To quote that great Christmas classic:"May yours days be merry and bright and all you Christmases be white".
I'll be happy to export some of my white Christmas. We have two feet o in in our driveway, yard and street.
Ho, ho, ho,
Bob(Big Disaster) Monroney
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- Recently Published Book on Band tours -- Carroll E. Redwine (yippey!!!), 19:09:42 11/03/06 Fri (sulphurd19p50-d.cld.brightok.net/69.8.19.50)
Author House.com has recently published my book about my growing up in Oklahoma,my audition into the Field Band, and our tours of 1957,58,and 59 it is well documented with letters from the General staff,newspaper articles, pictures of the band and performance schedules as well as old copies of our programs. There are many delighful stories of things that happened while we we were on tour,and some information as to what happened to me and others in the years after my tour of duty. I hope you will see fit to read it and mail me your thoughts on the book. Copies can be purchased at most large book stores on request and at this phone number 1-888-280-7715
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- Looking for 1970s people -- Cee Robinson Mathers, 04:36:54 06/24/03 Tue (wv-ransn-cmts3b-73.shphwv.adelphia.net/24.54.220.73)
I'm looking for a few misfits from the 1ate 60s early 70s.
The names are Bill Griffune ( French Horn), Lee Stevens (trumpet), and Ken Lee (clarinet). They were once near and dear to me but we lost touch. Bill was from Toledo, Ken Lee from New Jersey. If anyone knows their wherabouts please contact me.
Cee
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- Homecoming Weekend - August 19-21, 2005 -- MSG Robin J Kelley, 17:47:31 05/31/05 Tue (adsl-69-208-242-82.dsl.lgtpmi.ameritech.net/69.208.242.82)
This is the information I have regarding the homecoming weekend, which is 19-21 August.
Friday, 19 August:
0745-0830-Social hour in Day Room
0830-1100-Rehearsal
1130-1245-Bowling tournament luncheon in Day Room
1200-1330-Golf tournament luncheon @ Ft Meade golf course
1300-Bowling tournament begins @ Ft Meade bowling center--cost is $20
1330-Golf tournament begins-cost is $60
Saturday, 20 August:
0830-5K Run/walk @ path around golf course; be at Old Devers Hall parking lot NLT 0815
1000-Jr/Sr enlisted softball game, field #3
1200-Beverages available @ Picnic Area #3
1300-1600-Picnic, No cost
Sunday, 21 August:
1900-Alumni concert at Old Devers Hall site.
The USAFBRAA gathering is TBD. I will be able to help in any way I can, and I'm sure using the Day Room won't be a problem. Last year having the get-together on Sunday afternoon worked well.
Thanks.
Sue
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- Harold G. Domchick -- Judy Domchick Hall, 12:40:34 07/06/06 Thu (70-88-226-90-BusName-rockville.md.hfc.comcastbusiness.net/70.88.226.90)
Checking out your website due to the upcoming 60th! Dad has some pictures of the band in 1948, some with names, places. Dad served in the band until @1958, then left for the band at West Point for two years and then returned in 1960 to serve as Librarian. I have a collection of postcards from all over the USA with pictures of the hotels you stayed in. Dad just turned 90 and would love to hear from anyone!
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- Thank you, everyone -- Larry Gedde (Soldier's Chorus - '66-'69), 00:14:47 10/24/06 Tue (c-24-118-159-163.hsd1.mn.comcast.net/24.118.159.163)
Today Joe Levine posted two chorus pictures and an article from the Army Digest that I recently found. The memories that have been stirred up by these words and pictures are very strong, and quite wonderful. For someone like me, whose life's journey did not include a continuation of making music with wonderful associates, the years in the USAFB and Soldier's Chorus were a life's high water mark! Thank you all - Gene Coughlin (deceased), Maj. Trumbull, Maj. Fricano, and Col. Gibson. I am so proud of my years of association with you. (1966-69)
Rev. Dr. Larry A. Gedde
Mounds View, MN
(Chaplain LT. - MN ANG 1974-76)
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- Calling all former US Army Field Band members -- Sue Kelley, 07:06:54 01/14/05 Fri (adsl-68-255-72-86.dsl.lgtpmi.ameritech.net/68.255.72.86)
I need your help in a project I'm currently working on - a highlight DVD featuring the band and former members - their recollections and remembrances. The DVD/video will be a key part of the 60th Anniversary celebration (August - 2006) and will be made available to all former members of the band. Along with recorded segments of Field Band performances will be a collage of comments by former members of the band as they share stories, good memories, and highlights during their tenure in the band.
Work has begun on the project and I have already videotaped hours of interviews with some of the former commanding officers and a number of retirees who live in the Ft. Meade area. Their stories are great and I know you will enjoying hearing what they have to say as they reflect back on their years with the band.
I NEED MORE! Please drop me a note via email and let me know how I may be able to get in touch with you. The project can accommodate all forms of input from you - your comments made on a video or audio tape, a telephone interview with me, an email with comments and stories to share, a letter, some photographs, etc. etc.
To start, please drop me a note via email and let me know a phone number I can use to call you (and what would be a convenient time).
I look forward to hearing from many members of the Retiree/Alumni group so that the DVD can represent a good cross section of the band.
Thanks for your help!
Sue
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- Alumni Breakfast '07 -- Josef Orosz (Come hungry), 21:40:25 08/24/06 Thu (0-1pool216-104.nas16.newark2.nj.us.da.qwest.net/65.150.216.104)
Ann and I had so much fun sponsoring the champagne breakfast this past week ('06) that we are planning to do it again in '07.
Bob Monroney w/dau and Bob Pallansch w/wife came from the '50's Band era and really made our morning complete.
Also we had 24 other retirees present. Frank Granofsky and Alan Grossberg brought a huge cake for everyone.
Let's talk this event up during the year and have more retirees in '07.
PAX and hugs to all - Ann & Josef
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- Looking for OLD friends -- Neal Rinehart (waiting to hear from someone), 17:34:14 08/18/06 Fri (host-178-108-220-24.midco.net/24.220.108.178)
I would like to hear from any chorus members from 1974 to january 1977, people like , More, Cole and all the others.
Thank You,
Neal Rinehart
624 W. 8th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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- Wonderful people -- Robert Pallansch, class of 1956, 14:31:24 07/20/06 Thu (ip68-100-157-29.dc.dc.cox.net/68.100.157.29)
It's time to retell a story from half a century ago:
While I was a member of the tuba section in 1952, my wife Shirley developed cancer. The exploratory surgery to see how far it had progressed had to be done at Hopkins during caesarean delivery of my daughter Carol.
Everyone in the band chipped in to pay for this expensive
process (I still remember Joe Riccobene collecting contributions furtively so I weouldn't notice), and were overwhelmingly supportive during this trying time; I was allowed to stay off tours during the ensuing months, and when Shirley finally was taken and I fell apart, our people granted me emergency leave in my absence, so I wouldn't be guilty of desertion!
On a happier note,Carol survived, and is now a happy and healthy mother, and I have great-grandchildren!
Field Band members past and present, I can never thank you enough -- You are the finest friends a guy could have!
Bob Pallansch
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- Matt -- Matt (Matt), 19:46:27 07/14/06 Fri (NoHost/212.122.76.212)
Well done!
My homepage | Please visit
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- TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AT 60TH REUNION -- ROBERT MONRONEY, 12:05:47 06/29/06 Thu (c-71-229-143-166.hsd1.co.comcast.net/71.229.143.166)
My daughter and I are hoping to attend the 60th Reunion. We have transportation worked out from BWI to and from tne Holiday Inn. I no longer drive and my daughter soesn't feel that she can cope with DC area traffic.(She's from a relatively small Colorado city ) We will need rides to the Ft. Meade activities and to Kennedy Center. I'll be generous with gas money and a huge amount of appreciation.
Thanks in advance,
Bob (Big Disaster) Monroney
1951-1954
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- 254th A.G.F. Band -- Sue Kelley, 01:19:29 02/03/04 Tue (adsl-65-69-87-170.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net/65.69.87.170)
I have a photo of a military band performing. On the back of the photo it says that it is the 254th A.G.F. band in Mineral Wells TX. Date unknown, but I'm assuming it is is the 1940s. Can anyone tell me if the A.G.F. bands actually performed in that area in the 1940's? If so, I would be more than willing to share the photo!
S. Kelley
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- 254th A.G.F. Band in Mineral Wells TX -- Sue Kelley, 13:53:37 06/06/06 Tue (adsl-70-230-161-167.dsl.stlsmo.sbcglobal.net/70.230.161.167)
Can someone tell me how to obtain information about a military band, the 254th A.G.F. band that would have performed in Mineral Wells, TX. Is there an official government website or government agency to contact,that would possibly list those who served in that band?
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- 1st Combat Infantry Band -- George Louis Crowder, 17:27:04 01/15/05 Sat (dialup-4.243.149.229.Dial1.SanFrancisco1.Level3.net/4.243.149.229)
My name is George Crowder and I live in South San Francisco,California. I just received information of your website and was thrilled to see information about the 1st Combat Infantry Band under the direction of Chief Warrant Officer, Chester E. Whiting. This was in the year of 1945. I was a member of the band and my rank was sergeant (T4). I was the popular vocalist of the band and also participated in a drum act which I see the US Army Field Band is still using. I still have a lot of information about the 1st combat Infantry Band and I have pictures of when we appeared at Carnegie Hall as well as old programs of various performances. I am 83 years old and still singing. My e-mail address is georgex2@juno.com. I know its been 60 years but I'm hoping to hear from someone soon.Thank you and hope someone finds this of interest.
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- Moisha -- Moisha, 21:51:32 04/08/06 Sat (profit2.tuzvo.sk/194.160.169.126)
Very informative and well designed website. I'm sure, you will be successful with it, have a nice day!
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- Great Site -- Mark Pedersen, 16:46:05 03/30/06 Thu (h-68-167-148-61.mclnva23.covad.net/68.167.148.61)
I was able to track down my clarinet teacher from 30 years ago today, Derold (Buefo) Simmons. Unfortunately, though, too late to get in contact with as it appears he passed away last year, 2005. He was a great teacher and I only wish I had been able to study with him longer. I believe he was a member of the 1st Division Army Band 1940 - 45 and with the Army Field Band from 1946-1960. It was great to find the picture of the band with him sitting solo chair clarinet.
Thanks again!
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- First Combat Infantry Band -- George Crowder, 00:00:07 03/10/06 Fri (cache01.nyc.untd.com/64.136.27.225)
My name is George Crowder. I was a member of the First Combat Infantry Band from 1944 to 1945. I was the popular vocalist for the Band. I sent a message on 01/15/05 and have not received any kind of a reply. Am I the only member of the First Combat Infantry Band left alive?
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- New VP of the American Bandmasters Association -- Joe Levine, 04:46:58 03/07/06 Tue (NoHost/70.229.236.187)
From Colonel (Retired) Hal J. Gibson, commander of the Field Band from 1969 - 1974.
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Special note for the Field Band Retiree and Alumni Association.
At the concluding meeting of the American Bandmasters' Convention on Saturday March 4th, the all important nomination and vote for the new vice president was made. This is important because in two years this person will automatically become president of the ABA, the most prestigious organization of bandleaders in the world. The person selected for this position was Robert Jorgensen, currently the Director of Bands at the University of Akron. In the late 60's and early 70's he was a euphonium soloist with the band. Being elected president of the ABA is one of the highest honors an American band conductor can receive. All of us can share with Bob the pride of this distinctive recognition. Also elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the ABA was COL Finley Hamilton, the current commander. As a part of Bob Jorgensen's introduction it was pointed out that a vital part of his career was his experience as a member of the Army Field Band and his presenter then went on to explain that every conductor of the Field Band from Chet Whiting to today had been a member of the ABA. We are proudly represented in this most highly regarded band organization.
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- Love to the Legions.....!!!!!!! -- Dana Lynn Rogers, 17:44:37 03/04/06 Sat (cpe-24-27-66-50.houston.res.rr.com/24.27.66.50)
DAMM, GINA!!!!!!!
Whoodathunkit? Bandwidth for the BAND??????
AS IT SHOULD BE!!!!
Hogs and Quiches from Houston, Texas........
Dana R.
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- The Great Years -- Ken Lesight (flea), 07:17:07 01/10/06 Tue (hemet-ca-cuda-1-eacbo1-00-hemeca-68-234-55-96.ontrca.adelphia.net/68.234.55.96)
Would love to hear from any of the guys in the band from '57 to '60. Sam Fricano and Joe Lopresti nicknamed me "FLEA". Might help some of the guys remembering me.
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- Holiday Greetings -- Bob (Big Disaster) Monroney, 13:50:44 12/09/05 Fri (c-24-8-96-170.hsd1.co.comcast.net/24.8.96.170)
We wantto wish all the USAFB alumni and present personnel the happiest Holiday season from out here in snowy Colorado.We're looking forward to tne next Western tour by any of the fabulous performing groups.
I would really like to see more activity on this great webslte !!
Bob and Olivia Monroney (1951-54)
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- Hello to ALL! -- Rick Aspel, 20:30:53 11/18/05 Fri (69-174-162-127.frdrmd.adelphia.net/69.174.162.127)
I was on Google when I decided (for the heck of it) to type in my name. Low and behold, I found this site. Just wanted to say hello and YES, I am enjoying being retired. Are you kidding??? 26 years was enough, but wonderful!!
I'm playing every weekend and enjoying it very much. Chops are back!! Yipeeeee
Many of you I have seen over the years and I'm grateful for that. Please feel free to email me to say hello. I'd love to hear from you!
Rick
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- Kenny ross pic at Key West -- Robert Monroney, 15:14:27 07/30/05 Sat (c-67-164-168-64.hsd1.co.comcast.net/67.164.168.64)
To: Bill ross
You recently posted a comment to the USAFB website. The picture of Kenny (and Harry Long, another driver) were taken by me. I would like to hear from you, I have some fun stories about the band in those years that Kenny was a part of. We traveled a lot of miles together in the "Old Sow".
Bob Monroney
bobnlala@comcast.net
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- Photo from Key West, FL 1952/53 -- Bill Ross, 21:14:28 07/09/05 Sat (69-174-37-74.chvlva.adelphia.net/69.174.37.74)
I just came across this site and noticed a photo of my late Uncle Kenny Roos(sp) Ross. Kenny died several years ago but I know that he enjoyed his years driving the bus for the band. Thank you for including his picture and I will be sure to share it with his last remaining sister.
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- COL Gibson's Election to Hall of Fame -- George Whiting, 20:22:14 04/28/03 Mon (cache-rl02.proxy.aol.com/152.163.189.98)
Congratulations on the selection to the Hall of Fame for Distinguished Band Conductors. I was fortunate to attend several concerts while living in Laurel in the early 90's and the Army Field Band is the best.
If I can be of any assistance in adding Chester Whiting to the Hall, please Email me.
My brother David is currently stationed at Ft. Meade and my daughter Sherry is living in nearby Herndon. I hope they can attend the August concert. I really want my daughter to know the thrill that I grew up with of hearing one of the greatest musical groups ever.
George Whiting
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- Wife of 1940s USAFB alum Jack Thomas -- Dave Thomas, 13:11:31 02/25/05 Fri (dow-gr.qtm.net/216.163.46.38)
Julia Thomas, wife to 1946-1947 USAFB trombone player Jack Thomas, died this Wednesday at 2:30 a.m.
The entire family is having a rough time because Julia was such an active and key person to most of our extended family. I'm sure many of you have gone through your own such losses and my heart goes out to any who are doing so now.
Messages for Dad and our family can be mailed to us at: Jack Thomas, p.o.box 366, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Our phone number is 269-782-2065. Someone is there most times and Dad is there in the evening.
On the positive side, Jack and Julie have two great-grandsons, the newest being Taven. He was born just over a week ago and is their grandson David's boy.
We appreciate the messages we have received and continue to receive.
Thank you.
Dave Thomas
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- 1937 Presidential Inaugural -- Dennis Raden, 00:27:11 01/21/05 Fri (ip70-176-196-96.ph.ph.cox.net/70.176.196.96)
My father played trombone for the US Army Band and marched
in the 1937 Presidential Inaugural parade. I am interested
is obtaining photos and written documentation. Perhaps someone can direct me to the correct sources for this information?
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- hey Jim allison -- Marsha Wray Lowry, 21:38:42 12/26/04 Sun (166-82-94-131.quickclick.ctc.net/166.82.94.131)
Jimmy...GO PIRATES...send me info on you, lil Sis and the Fam. Love to trade stories.
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- My dad was a member in 1946 and we're going though a tough time now -- David Thomas, 13:42:54 12/21/04 Tue (dow-gr.qtm.net/216.163.46.38)
My dad could use cheering up, as could our whole family. Mom, Julia Thomas, was diagnosed with end stage cancer just after Thanksgiving, and though it was not a surprise it was a shock. Just a week or so before she was working around the house and helping my sister paint her new home. Anyone who knew dad, or their next of kin, who may have stories to share or just cares to drop him a line can do so at : Jack Thomas, POBox 366, 53992 Rudy, Dowagiac, MI 49047. I've tried to contact bandmates with mixed success and I'm sure that's due to most of them either not being in the alumni association or their being deceased. Mom was the cornerstone of most of the extended family as well, and I, still a confessed "momma's boy" despite my age, have been hit hard, too. My sister, Lauri, has bore the brunt of paperwork; she's a godsend. It's been tough financially, emotionally, in every way. But I'm sure many of you have been though similar pain. I think we will manage to get by though the coming year is going to be real rough. Dad's health is worse than I thought, too. Tobacco has taken a big bite out of our family. I don't mean to depress you with our troubles this holiday but, as friends of dad in what were some of his happiest times, I thought you should know. I had addresses or phone numbers for several of you that I cannot find now. If you remember dad, please drop him a line. I'd especially like to thank Mrs. DePietro, and like to hear from her again, for her nice letter and photo. They were a little damaged in the mail but were a real boost. Also, Mr. Seymour Axelrod, who called dad recently, please call him again. The member list I just saw mentioned others from that time and I hope to hear from them or their families too: Cy Baylor, Edward Carroll, James Clark, William Clark, Don Fejfar, Joe Greco, and Joe Levine....Thank you. I hope you all have a love-filled holidays this season. And that you say a prayer for us........David Thomas, dandrewthomas@hotmail.com
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- Hoiday Greetings -- Robert Monroney, 15:01:46 12/20/04 Mon (c-67-164-168-64.client.comcast.net/67.164.168.64)
I am wishing the merriest Christmas and the happiest of New Years to my contemporaries ( 1951-1954 ) and to all the members , alumni and officers of the greatest band in the world.
Bob ( "Big Disaster" ) Monroney
6039 Iris Way
Arvada, CO 80004-5152
303-422-0496
bobnlala@comcast.net
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- Army Band Musician & Inventor -- Henry Ashwood Jr, 14:31:01 11/30/04 Tue (227-40.35-65.tampabay.rr.com/65.35.40.227)
Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to let those of you, who remember me know what I'm up to these days. Here are a few of bands I served with. Ft.Lee 1978-79, Ft.Clayton 1980-81, Ft.McCullen 1982-84,Berlin Band 84-87 and Ft.Riley Ks.
87-91 currently I'm in the 13th Army band(National Guard) stationed in Miami Fl. At any rate I invented the "Musical Instrument Warmer" see www.brasswarmer.com for more info contact me @ 1-727-417-8335.
Hope to hear from you soon.
SSG Henry Ashwood Jr.
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- RICK ASPEL -- BARBARA MILLER, 14:18:34 11/19/04 Fri (NoHost/170.99.105.225)
I'M TRYING TO GET AHOLD OF RICK ASPEL. HE WAS WITH THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS (PRODUCER, MASTER SERGEANT). IF ANYONE KNOWS HIS EMAIL ADDRESS AND CAN SEND IT TO ME, OR IF THEY CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM AND GIVE HIM MY E-MAIL ADDRESS, I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT. IF RICK READS THIS, (IT'S BARB, FROM THE "BENCH") AND WANTS TO POST AN ANSWER, I'LL KEEP CHECKING THE MESSAGE BOARD. THANKS SO MUCH.
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- Looking for an old friend -- Carolyn Marti Smith, 12:52:54 11/18/04 Thu (ip-140-164-17.phx.extremezone.com/64.140.164.17)
I am looking for a man named Bill Stephens. He sang with the First Army Chorus during the years 1969-1971, I think. He was originally from Montana but later lived in Maryland.
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- I need the sheet music to the Army thene song. -- Paula Drake, 21:44:53 10/29/04 Fri (mmds-216-19-43-248.sqpk.az.commspeed.net/216.19.43.248)
Can anyone email me the sheet music (both clefs) for the Army theme song? Paula Drake drake@commspeed.net
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- Looking for friends of Ramon Burgos -- Melissa Burgos, 23:01:12 03/21/03 Fri (adsl-67-66-28-93.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net/67.66.28.93)
My dad, Ramon Burgos was in the US Army Band, and I am trying locate his good friend Roger Garcia who we last saw in Fort Riley, Kansas as a performer of the Traveling Army Band Show (I can't remember actual name of show). I don't remember where he was stationed at that time, but I do know he was in Camp Zama, Japan, around 1980 through 1985 with the 296th Army Band. If there are others out there that I left out don't hesitate to write me.
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- Former Member of US Army Field Band -- Don Fejfar, 15:48:38 05/04/03 Sun (0-1pool75-108.nas4.des-moines1.ia.us.da.qwest.net/67.0.75.108)
A former member of this band in 1946 and 1947. Would like to hear from any of you who were members at that time, such as Joe Lepresti, Ted Hilpert, Rodney Moon, Don Mancelli or any others.
Would love hearing from you.
Don
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- Where in the world is Gary Spaulding - clarinet? -- Bob Tolton and Nancy Collier, 22:02:39 08/12/04 Thu (cache-mtc-ad01.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.195)
Does anyone have an address and phone number for Gary Spaulding who played clarinet in the band from about 1976-1985? We last had contact with Gary and Debi while they were living in Colorado. Our last Christmas card was returned. Any ideas?
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- Saying Hello -- Jack Zucker, 07:50:06 05/17/04 Mon (mkedef1.rockwellautomation.com/208.22.104.18)
Just wanted to say hello to anyone who happened to stop by here. I was in the Jazz Ambassadors from 1980-1983.
I'm currently working as a software engineer, author ("Sheets of Sound for Guitar" www.sheetsofsound.net) clinician and teacher.
Drop me an email and say hello.
Jaz
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- Looking for a past band member -- Dick Mueller, 19:53:41 04/06/02 Sat (NoHost/204.180.201.147)
I was a member of the Band from 1959 to 1961. I was part of a singing quartet called The Stylemasters and it was a great two years we had.
I'm trying to locate a fellow band member who joined the quartet while we were in the Band. His Name: Bob Hill. If anyone can help me locate Bob, I will be very appreciative.
Thanks,
Dick Mueller
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- Information on Alumni Weekend - August 22-24, 2003 -- Joe Levine, 08:49:04 07/05/03 Sat (adsl-65-42-241-0.dsl.lgnnmi.ameritech.net/65.42.241.0)
Here is information from Al Grossberg regarding the upcoming Alumni Weekend
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Here is information we have about the upcoming 10th Anniversary Retiree and Alumni Weekend at the Field Band. We have been told reservation forms for events will soon be online at the Field Band website. You should check their site at:
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http://www.army.mil/FIELDBAND/
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from time to time to access the reservation forms.
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Friday 22 August:
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0830 - 1100: Rehearsal for the Sunday evening concert. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.
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1200: Golf Tournament. Lunch begins at 1200, check in is 1300 and golfing begins with a shot-gun start at 1330. Cost is $50 per person. Checks should be made out to The United States Army Field Band Social Committee, ATTN: Staff Sergeant Matt Nelson. He can be reached at 410-707-8024 if anyone has further questions.
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1200: Bowling Tournament. Starts with lunch at Devers Hall, followed by bowling. Cost is $15 per person which includes 3 games, shoes, lunch, and prizes. Raffle tickets will be sold for prizes. The lunch menu has yet to be decided, but it will be good this year..... Please email or call MSG Sue Kelley for reservations at 410-729-1843 or 77cmugrad@earthlink.net>77cmugrad@earthlink.net
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Saturday 23 August:
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0830: Fun Run. Assemble in the parking lot of the old Devers Hall (Old Officers Club) at 0815. No cost. The course is the track around the golf course, and there will be refreshments. Please email or call MSG Sue Kelley for reservations at 410-729-1843 or 77cmugrad@earthlink.net
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1200 - 1600: Picnic. At Area 3, Burba Park on Ft. Meade. It will be a pig roast, there will also be hot dogs, vegetarian fare, beer, wine, iced tea, lemonade. If anyone wishes to bring a dessert to share that would be great. Please email or call MSG Sue Kelley for reservations at
410-729-1843 or 77cmugrad@earthlink.net
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Sunday 24 August:
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1000: Retiree and Alumni Association Breakfast. In the basement day room at the new Devers Hall. Please RSVP to Joe Greco via email or phone at 410-761-0715 or
joeyg9@msn.com As usual, we look forward to seeing old friends at this once a year get-together. Elaine Greco and her assistants will make sure we don't go away hungry...
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1900: Alumni Concert. On the concrete slab at the intersection of Mapes and Cooper Roads, where the old Devers Hall was located. Your once a year opportunity to again be a member of the United States Army Field Band.
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One more note: The Field Band Social Committee will be selling fleeces which are very cool. They come in black, are the anorack style with a zipper, and have the Field Band logo. Cost is $45. One will be on display at the picnic and they will be taking orders there.
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We hope to see many of you at the Weekend this year - it's the 10th Anniversary Weekend, a milestone. See you there!
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Al Grossberg
Class of 2000
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- Looking for an Retiree -- Arturo Cabaņas and Melba Wilkins., 15:44:22 06/28/03 Sat (ip-cust06242.telefonica-ca.net/216.184.101.242)
Hello, we are looking for a retiree US army officer. He was an Vietnam veteran, where can we find inforamation about him?
His name is Rudolph Jesus Wilkins Paz, he's around 71 years old. Is very important for us make contact with him. What we know about him is that he has a doughter in Honduras, and he was in Panama and then he was transfer to the USA.
If you have some information, address, telephone number please let us know.
Thanks for your help.
Arturo Cabaņas and Melba Wilkins.
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- is anyone out there? -- Neal Rinehart, 01:35:15 01/08/03 Wed (host-149-145-220-24.midco.net/24.220.145.149)
i would like to here from chorus members that were in from apr. 1974 to feb. 1977. i was that tenor with the smile on his face all the time. Has anyone herd from Ken More and all the others? I'm still singing!!!
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- Does anyone remember my dad -- Lewis James Zydonik, 18:15:07 11/25/02 Mon (netcache-2004.public.lawson.webtv.net/209.240.198.63)
During WWII he directed the US Army band at Aberdeen, MD. At that time it was rated #3 in the nation. He also played with Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey & Sammy Kaye Orchestras.
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- Lack of correspondence -- Bob Monroney, 12:37:38 11/04/02 Mon (12-253-62-137.client.attbi.com/12.253.62.137)
It's sad that there is so little correspondence on this website. I look into it daily hoping to hear from some of my contemporaries. It's such a great way to keep in touch.
Bob Monroney
1951-1954
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- Update -- George Norman, 17:47:36 08/01/02 Thu (spider-ntc-tc081.proxy.aol.com/198.81.17.56)
Saw the program on TNN recently and what a trip it was! My brother, Lon Norman and I were in the band in the 50's. I was a POP CROONER on the European trip '57, the Japan/Korea trip '58 and 50 of the good old USA States. Lon was an arranger for the band and he is still musically active, in LA, in his 70's. I am retired and live in Oregon.
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- Retired Musicians Needed - Winter in Florida -- Elizabeth Lynn, 19:02:53 07/21/02 Sun (pm562-24.dialip.mich.net/35.9.50.26)
Hi, I'm a coordinator for a Naples, Florida big band made up of retirees, many of whom had long careers with military bands. The band's founder has around 1,200 big band charts from the big band era (e.g., the Dorseys, Stan Kenton, Les Elgart, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, etc.). The band members live all around the country and, when they come down to Southwestern Florida, they play for the winter tourists down here.
Right now, we're looking for two key musicians to start practicing with the band in September. The total band runs around to around 17 people with the vocalists, but we all practice and perform locally with no expectation of getting paid (yet). Our first big performance this season is in November at a church in Bonita Springs. We need a new drummer and a keyboard player who can read music and who are familiar with the old big band sound.
Are there any retirees in your organization who spend the winter in Florida who'd like to join us? I'd sure like to get in touch with them!
I can guarantee that the musicians in the group are really nice, the music's terrific, and the crowds down here love it!
Thanks for responding.
Elizabeth Lynn
Naples, FL
email: lizlynn44@hotmail.com
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- Field Band on TV - July 14, 2002 -- Joe Levine, 23:03:41 06/25/02 Tue (pm608-11.dialip.mich.net/35.9.50.163)
Forwarded email from Col. Finley Hamilton:
"The TV program we taped for TNN will be aired on 14 July. We were originally told 3 and 4 July, but that has changed. Also, name of production was changed from "Star Spangled Country" to "Celebrate the Stars and Stripes." We haven't seen finished product yet but believe the production should be quite good. High Five Entertainment's comments have been very positive. Believe program will be aired at 2200hrs but would suggest you verify local listings.
Finley Hamilton"
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- Holiday Party , Friday Dec. 7, 2001 -- Pat Potter, 08:49:14 12/04/01 Tue (spider-wj023.proxy.aol.com/205.188.198.28)
The FB Holiday Party takes place this week, Friday- December 7, 2001.
Our Grand-daughter, Christine Potter is nearly 8 months old and now has 2 bottom teeth.
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- Alumni Dues -- Rod Young, 18:55:36 12/11/01 Tue (1Cust239.tnt10.kansas-city.mo.da.uu.net/67.202.90.239)
When I joined the alumni association I think it was in the middle of the year. When are the dues for the next year actually to be paid? Thanks for the information. Rod Young
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- Welcome to the Comments Section of the Website -- Joe Levine, 19:38:54 11/16/01 Fri (pm608-43.dialip.mich.net/35.9.50.195)
Welcome to the Comments Section of the website for the Retiree/Alumni Association of the US Army Field Band.
*Have a message of interest to former members of the Field Band? Feel free to post it here.
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*Tired of seeing the same messages left up forever? I will try to periodically do some house cleaning and clear out old messages.
*Questions about our website? Please send them to Joe Levine (levine@msu.edu).
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- My dad is a former band member -- LindaKirkpatrick, 02:07:57 11/13/01 Tue (x21y31.angelo.edu/204.66.21.31)
HI guys! some of you may know me. My dad was in the band for a while Dave Kirkpatrick AKA "ACE". we all live in texas now. I'm in college @ Angelo State University in San Angelo, and my dad still works at the radio station.
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