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BAND & CHORUST H E U N I T E D S TAT E S A R M Y E U R O P E
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“A M E R I C A ’ S M U S I C A L A M B A S S A D O R S I N E U R O P E ”
C L A S S I C A L • C E R E M O N I A L
W O O D W I N D • B R A S S • R O C K
D I X I E L A N D • P O P U L A R • C H O R A L
J A Z Z • B I G B A N D
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Slovenia • 2011 Norway • 2010
Jordan • 1976
Sweden • 1986
The largest American military band
outside the US, The United States
Army Europe Band & Chorus is made
up of over one hundred Soldiers
and nine different ensembles. The
band boasts excellent concert and
marching bands, but is capable
of more than traditional concerts
and parades. From Dixieland jazz
to modern rock; from subtle
woodwinds to a boisterous
jazz orchestra, the United
States Army Europe Band
& Chorus can provide
music for any occasion.
Specializing in classical music, marches, and show tunes, the concert band is the largest musical ensemble the United States Army Band & Chorus has to offer. The concert band has made appearances in over twenty-five European and Middle Eastern countries from France to Iraq.
Das Konzertorchester, mit dem Hauptaugenmerk auf klassischer Musik, Märschen und Filmmusik, ist das größte Ensemble der Band und des Chores der US Army in Europe. Das Konzertorchester hatte Auftritte in über 25 europäischen Ländern und im Nahen Osten, von Frankreich bis in den Irak.
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√ stage spacelargest
√ musical styleclassical/march
√ volumemedium to high
16m12m
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The ceremonial band has performed at countless venues throughout its history, rendering honors at dignified ceremonies as well as providing a distinctive American flavor at international military tattoos Europe-wide.
Das Zeremonienorchester trat im Laufe der Jahre an zahlreichen Plätzen auf, um Ehrenbezeugungen bei Feierlichkeiten oder den charakteristischen amerikanischen Sound bei internationalen Militärmusikshows in ganz Europa darzubieten.
√ electricitynot required
√ stage spacelarge
√ musical stylemarches, tattoos
√ volumemedium to high
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7m
3.5m
trumpettrombone
tuba horntrumpet
Kaiser Brass is a traditional brass chamber group that often gives not-so-traditional performances. They play a wide variety of music including classical, march, and instrumental arrangements of popular songs.
”Kaiser Brass” ist ein traditionelles Kammer Blech Ensemble, das öfters auch nicht so ganz traditionelle Aufführungen gibt. Es spielt eine Vielfalt von Musik, einschließlich klassischer Musik, Märschen, und Popliedern.
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√ stage spacesmall
√ musical styleensemble brass
√ volumemedium
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The Bourbon Street Jazz Band is an energetic group of musicians that performs Dixieland jazz from the 1880s and beyond. They'll have you feeling like you're on Bourbon Street in downtown New Orleans! With the "gumbo" of talent these musicians have they will put you in the Mardi Gras spirit, and leave you wanting more.
Die Bourbon Street Jazz Band ist eine dynamische Gruppe von Musikern, die Dixieland Jazz aus den 1880iger Jahren spielt und Sie in die Bourbon Street in New Orleans versetzt. Durch das vielfältige Talent dieser Musiker kommt wahre Mardi Gras Stimmung auf, von der Sie nicht genug kriegen können.
√ electricitynot required
√ stage spacesmall
√ musical styleDixieland Jazz
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clarinet sousaphone
saxophonedrums
5m5m
trumpet
trombone
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7m7m
guitar/vocals
guitar/vocals
bassdrums
keyboard
guitar/vocals
If you’re interested in experiencing the high-energy popular music of yesterday or the chart-topping rock hits of today, then Nightfire is the group for you!
Wenn Sie an aufregender Popmusik der vergangenen Jahre oder an Rockmusik von heute interessiert sind, dann ist “Nightfire” genau richtig für Sie!
√ electricity required
√ stage spacemedium
√ musical stylerock/popular
√ volumehighest
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9m7m
lead vocal (2)guitar
saxophones (3)
bass/vocal
keyboard/vocal
drums
trumpets (2)trombones (2)
The Musik Brigade takes the music you know and transforms it for a large, horn-heavy ensemble. Jazz, funk, rock, R&B, pop, swing, and hip-hop are all given the “MB-treatment” and brought into the 21st century. The Musik Brigade—it’s a guaranteed party!
Die Musik Brigade gestaltet Ihnen bekannte Musik für ein großes, bläserintensives Ensemble neu. Jazz, Funk, Rock, R & B, Pop, Swing und Hip Hop erhalten eine “MB-Behandlung” und werden ins 21. Jahrhundert katapultiert. Die Musik-Brigade— Partystimmung ist garantiert!
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√ stage space large
√ musical stylepopular/variety
√ volumehigh
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The United States Army Europe Band
& Chorus is the Army’s largest musical
organization outside the continental US.
Its members serve as the Army’s musical
ambassadors in Europe. Ensembles from
the Band & Chorus perform more than
250 times each year, and have entertained
audiences in over 30 European and
Middle Eastern countries, from Spain
to Iraq; England to Egypt. Whatever the
mission, the men and women of the Band
& Chorus represent the best of
the United States Army.
Latvia • 2009
Moscow • 2010
Yugoslavia • 1971
Ireland • 1978
London • 2011Romania • 2012
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The Chorus is the only Army choral group located outside of the US. The Chorus is capable of traditional choir music, but can also put on an entertaining high-energy show of popular hits from the 50s through today.
Der Soldatenchor ist die einzige Chorformation des U.S. Heeres außerhalb der USA. Der Chor bietet traditionelle Chormusik aber auch unterhaltsame, energiegeladene Darbietungen populärer Hits aus den 80ern bis hin zu Stücken der heutigen Zeit.
√ electricityrequired
√ stage spacemedium
√ musical stylepopular/R&B
√ volumehigh
drums
vocalists
keyboard
7m7m
guitar
bass
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�ute
oboehorn
bassoon
clarinet
3.5m3.5m
The Barbarossa Winds is a traditional woodwind quintet that plays a variety of music including classical, march music, and TV and movie themes. They are capable of providing entertainment at a low to medium volume without power requirements.
Die 'Barbarossa Winds' sind ein traditionelles Holzbläserquintet, das eine Vielfalt an Musik spielt: klassisch bis hin zu Märschen aber auch Filmmusik. Sie bieten Unterhaltung der leisen Töne, die ganz ohne Strom auskommen.
√ electricity not required
√ stage spacesmall
√ musical styleclassical/traditional
√ volumelow
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7m7m
saxophonepiano
trumpet
drumsbass
10m7m
piano
drums bass
vocals
trumpets
guitar
trombones
saxophones
"Kool Fusion" performs a wide range of popular music, from the intricate compositions of the "jazz masters" to eclectic R&B, funk, and Latin sounds, as well as original compositions.
"Kool Fusion" bietet eine breite Palette an populärer Musik—von komplexen Kompositionen der "Jazz-Meister", eklektischem R & B, Funk und Latino Sound, bis hin zu Original-Kompositionen.
The United States Army Europe “Soldiers of Swing”, consisting of 19 musicians, performs a variety of tunes ranging from traditional music from the Big Band Era to modern jazz masterpieces. Their energetic performances will take you back to the Swing Era, when big band music ruled the airwaves!
Die United States Army Europe Big Band besteht aus 19 Musikern, die ein breites musikalisches Repertoire bieten—von traditioneller Jazz Musik aus der Big Band-Ära bis hin zu modernen Meisterwerken des Jazz. Ihre dynamischen Auftritte werden Sie in die Swing-Ära zurückversetzen, als Big-Band-Musik den Äther beherrschte!
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√ stage spacesmall
√ musical stylejazz
√ volumelow/medium
√ electricityrequired
√ stage spacemedium
√ musical styletraditional/modern jazz
√ volumemedium/high
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For booking, as well as more information about the band, please visit our webpage.
The United States Army Europe Band & Chorus: Any mission, Anywhere!
www.usareurband.com 0611.143.549.9927
concept and design Jason Stephens