The 282D Army Band serves the Soldiers of Fort Jackson as well as the surrounding communities. Through its various musical performance teams, the Band performs upwards of 300 times a year. Whether performing for Soldiers and their Families at one of Fort Jackson’s many Basic Combat Training graduations, or performing at a community outreach event, the 282D Army Band always lives by the motto of Fort Jackson: Victory Starts Here!
To request musical support from the 282D Army Band,
please contact the Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office at (803) 751-5272 or (803) 751-1474
or by e-mail at: usarmy.jackson.93-sig-bde.mbx.atzj-pao@army.mil
Mission
The Mission of Army Bands
Army Bands promote the Army and our national interests, enable commanders to shape the environment to accomplish their mission, and set the conditions that lead to trust and confidence in America's Army and its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict, and war. They do this by:
- Engaging local, regional, national, and international audiences through world-class musical performances.
- Rendering honors and providing musical support to military ceremonies; and
- Providing live music to Soldiers in deployed and austere environments, and to families and veterans on the home front.
282d Army Band mission statement
The 282D Army Band will represent the U.S. Army Training Command, Fort Jackson, and the U.S. Army throughout South Carolina and surrounding regions, with the utmost professionalism, military precision, and musical ability. Through music, we will steward the Army profession, history, and traditions, foster esprit de corps, honor the fallen, and support community relations in accordance with the senior commander’s guidance and stated objectives.
VICTORY STARTS HERE!
History
History
The 282D Army Band was first organized in 1869 at Richmond, VA as “The Band, 21st Infantry.” In the years that followed, the Band received participation credit in several military campaigns including World War II. Following several redesignations, reorganizations, and relocations, this unit received its lasting designation of “282D Army Band” in 1947 and was stationed at Fort Jackson in 1956. They have been proud to support U.S. Army Training Command, Fort Jackson, and the state of South Carolina for nearly 70 years.
LINEAGE (alternatively, can include link to 282d Army Band | Lineage and Honors | U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH))
- Organized in 1869 in the Regular Army at Richmond, Virginia, as the Band, 21st Infantry
- Reorganized and redesignated 5 August 1914 as the Band Section, Headquarters Company, 21st Infantry
- Reorganized and redesignated 18 January 1921 as the Band Section, Service Company, 21st Infantry
- Inactivated 6 October 1921 at Fort George G. Wright, Washington
- Activated 28 November 1921 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
- Separated from the Service Company 1 August 1927 and reorganized as the Band, 21st Infantry
- Redesignated 27 June 1943 as the Band, 123d Infantry
- Reorganized and redesignated 10 January 1944 as the 282d Army Band
- Reorganized and redesignated 12 May 1944 as the 282d Army Ground Forces Band
- Redesignated 1 June 1947 as the 282d Army Band
- Inactivated 20 May 1949 at Seoul, Korea
- Activated 16 March 1956 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Campaign Participation Credit
- Indian Wars
- Modocs
- Nez Perces
- Bannocks
- Arizona 1869
- Arizona 1870
- War with Spain
- Santiago
- Philippine Insurrection
- Zapote River
- Luzon 1899
- Luzon 1901
- Luzon 1902
- World War II
- Central Pacific
Performing Groups
Performing Groups
As the U.S. Army has adapted and evolved to meet the complexities of modern warfare on the global stage, so too have Army Bands transformed to execute their musical mission. The 282D Army Band is able to perform as a full band for large ceremonies, it also breaks down into several smaller Music Performance Teams (MPTs).
Concert Band
This ensemble is comprised of 25-40 Soldiers and performs a wide range of concert literature including marches, classical works, popular music, Broadway hits, and jazz standards. It can also feature many experienced musicians as both instrumental and vocal soloists. This group is best suited for performances in concert halls and large outdoor settings.
Marching Band
The 282D Marching / Ceremonial Band performs regularly at Fort Jackson Basic Combat Training Graduation ceremonies, as well as numerous community parades and other patriotic events throughout the region.
Rock Band
The 282D Rock Band “Mission Essential” is a small group of four to eight musicians and performs at a variety of event types including community outreach events, troop morale events, school concerts (educational outreach), and military recruiting events. This group covers a spectrum of musical styles including rock, pop, country, R&B, funk, and more.
Brass Band
This high-energy, New Orleans-influenced brass band specializes in popular commercial music with will engage and entertain any audience. This ensemble has the ability to perform standing, seated, or strolling, making it an easy choice for parades and festivals.
Jazz Combo
The Jazz Combo is comprised of three to seven members and is a perfect fit to provide background or featured music at military social functions, public outreach events, school concerts, and troop morale events. They specialize in jazz and R&B styles, and feature a variety of soloists and styles to enhance their performance capability.
Brass / Woodwind Quintet
Both of these small ensembles include four to six musicians who play a variety of genres in support of ceremonies, concerts, and educational outreach events. Their musical selection ranges from patriotic standards to covers of the most current pop hits. Their small size and minimal equipment make these groups the most mobile MPTs, able to perform in a variety of settings from intimate to large scale. Examples include military social functions, ceremonies, educational outreach, community outreach, and formal events.
Buglers
Bugle calls play a critical role in military traditions and honors. A bugler will be assigned to sound commands at official military ceremonies, or to sound the sacred Taps call at military funerals and memorial ceremonies.
Vocalists
Every Army Band has one or more vocalists assigned to its ranks. Solo vocalists are trained to sing the National Anthem with no other musical or audio reinforcement, and they round out some of our other MPTs such as the Rock Band.
Support Capabilities
Support Capabilities
Military Functions
- Military graduation ceremonies
- Retirement ceremonies
- Official dining events
- Troop departures / returns
Public Outreach
- Parades
- Festivals
- Community Concerts
- Special Events
- Outreach programs
Educational Outreach
- School concerts
- “Music In Our Schools” (MIOS) and Month of the Military Child programs
- Patriotic Holiday events (i.e. Memorial Day or Veterans Day)
Soldier & Family Support
- Morale, Welfare, & Recreation events
- Army Equal Opportunity, SHARP program, and other program events
- Fort Jackson events
Burial Honors
- Funerals and memorial ceremonies
Media
Media
Recordings of military bugle calls and commonly used marches for ceremonies can be found below:
Bugle Calls
- Attention
- Adjutant’s Call
- Present Arms
- Order Arms
- Parade Rest
Ceremonial Sequence
- “Thunderer” is typically used for Inspection
- “Bravura” is typically used for Sound Off
- "National Emblem (trio)" is typically used for the arrival and departure of the official party
- “You’re a Grand Ol’ Flag” is typically used for Colors Forward
- "The Star-Spangled Banner" is used for honors to the Nation
- “The Stars and Stripes Forever” is typically used for Colors Back
Army Song
- The Army Song "The Army Goes Rolling Along" is used in the closing sequence for Army ceremonies.
Request Us
Request us
To find out more about how to request support from the 282D Army Band, please contact the Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office at *contact info*
- Civilian entities should submit performance requests to Fort Jackson Public Affairs at least 6 weeks prior to the performance date.
- Military entities should submit performance requests to the Fort Jackson G3 office at least 4 weeks prior to the performance date.
Please note:
· All events must be free and open to the public and not exclude any person from attending by reason of race, creed, color, gender, or national origin.
· Army Bands are prohibited from participation in events designed to raise money, increase business traffic, or are associated with any religious or ideological movement, political campaign, or commercial enterprise.
