56 HEROES
56 Heroes is a popular music group that plays a variety of genres including pop, latin, funk/fushin, jazz, smooth jazz, classic rock and early rock. Titles include ‘Isn’t She Lovely’, ‘Oye Como Va’ , ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’, ‘Red Baron’ & ‘Have You Met Miss Jones’.
- Performance time: 45-60 minutes
- Minimal Stage Dimensions: covered area measuring 16’x24’
- Setup time is 2.5 hours including a 30 minute sound check if a sufficient PA is not provided
- Power Requirements: 2x20 amp circuit minimum, 4x20 amp preferred
- Parking for two vehicles (passenger and cargo van or passenger and 5 ton box truck)
- Smaller combinations of Musical Performance Team (Jazz Combo) will be determined by event type/acoustics of site and available space.)
- Appropriate use: Patriotic events, Festivals, Small High School Assemblies, Military Balls, Dinning Ins and Dining Outs
AUDIE MURPHY'S MIXTAPE
Audie Murphy’s Mixtape is a rock band capable of a wide range of music for all audiences, spanning from 1960s classic rock like Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Fire’ and Steppenwolf’s ‘Born to Be Wild’ through today’s current hits like Justin Timberlake’s ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ and Magic’s ‘Rude.’
- Performance time: 45-60 minutes
- Minimal Stage Dimensions: covered area measuring 15’x30’
- Setup time is 2.5 hours including a 30 minute sound check if a sufficient PA is not provided
- Power Requirements: 2x20 amp circuit minimum, 4x20 amp preferred
- Parking for two vehicles (passenger and cargo van or passenger and 5 ton box truck)
- Personnel size ranges from 4-8 performers and 2 technician
- Appropriate Use: Large and small patriotic events, festivals, high school assemblies
SWEET GEORGIA BRASS and P2BQ
Sweet Georgia Brass and P2BQ are both brass quintets able to perform a wide variety of musical genres for small and large audiences. Classical and contemporary works along with a popular music programs makes these ensembles some of the most versatile in the 3ID Band. Consisting of five brass instruments and a percussionist, the brass quintet requires little logistical support and may be the perfect fit for your next event.
- Performance time 45-60 minutes
- Minimal stage requirements (10’x10’)
- Set up time: 30 minutes
- No power is required
- Parking for one vehicle (passenger van)
- Group consists of five brass instruments and one percussionist
- Appropriate Use: Small indoor/outdoor ceremony support (non-marching), festivals, musical outreach for all levels of education
FREEDOM WINDS
Freedom Winds is the 3d Infantry Division Band’s woodwind based ensemble. The instruments in a wind quintet differ from each other considerably in technique, idiom, and timbre which allows it to perform a variety of musical genres such as military marches, jazz, and contemporary literature. This ensemble is great for events such as banquets, school events and indoor ceremonies.
- Performance time: 60-90 minutes
- Minimal stage requirements 10’x10’
- No power is needed
- Quick setup and tear down
- Parking for one vehicle (passenger van)
- Group consist of five wind instruments and possible percussionist
- Appropriate Use: Small Ceremony Support (Non Marching), Festivals, musical outreach for all levels of education
THE DOGFACE BRASS BAND
The Dogface Brass Band is a premiere New Orleans style brass band, capable of performing a variety of styles, including pop, funk, ska and hip hop. They are a mobile group that can play on stage or on the move for events such as street parades, festivals, and can even perform from the audience itself. Whether on the stage, on the move, and/or in the crowd, DBB shows up and shows out bringing the party to any event. Their motto is “DBB...Yeah you know me!”
- Performance time: 45-60 minutes
- Minimum stage requirements 20’x10’
- Set up time dependent on venue
- Power dependent on venue
- Parking for two vehicles (2 passenger vans)
- Personal ranges from 8-12 performers
- Appropriate Use: Large and small patriotic events, festivals, street parades, Mardi Gras and sporting events.
THE MARNE JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The Marne Jazz Orchestra is a stage band comprised of the exceptional jazz musicians from within the 3d Infantry Division Band able to perform for concert and swing dance engagements. The Jazz Orchestra also contributes to the 3d Infantry Division’s mission not just through public concerts but also educational outreach and the preservation of the tradition of America’s unique art form, jazz.
- Performance time: 60-90 minutes
- Minimal Stage Dimensions: covered area measuring 16’x24’
- Setup time is 2.5 hours including a 30 minute sound check if a sufficient PA is not provided
- Power Requirements: 2x20 amp circuit minimum, 4x20 amp preferred
- Parking for three vehicles (2 passenger and cargo van or passenger and 5 ton box truck)
- Smaller combinations of Musical Performance Team (Jazz Combo) will be determined by event type/acoustics of site and available space.)
- Appropriate use: Concerts, Large and small patriotic events, festivals, military balls, dining ins and dining outs, musical outreach for all levels of education.
THE MARCHING BAND
The Marching Band is one of the oldest traditions in military history providing morale and esprit de corps to all within the 3d Infantry Division. The marching band is capable of playing ceremonial and marching music, including the national anthems and patriotic songs of not only their own nation but others as well. When not performing in ceremonies, the Marching Band fosters stewardship between the military and our civilian community by performing in parades and festivals.
- Performance time: 60-90 minutes
- No stage needed
- Set up time: 30 minutes
- Power Requirements: None
- Parking for two vehicles (44 passenger bus and cargo van)
- Personnel 20-30
- Appropriate use: Military ceremonies, parades, festivals
THE CONCERT BAND
The Concert Band is comprised of all personnel within the 3d Infantry Division Band. The concert band performs symphonic music concerts for local events in support of Soldiers and their Families. By fostering stewardship within the surrounding community through music, the Concert Band helps with recruiting initiatives and provides performance for musical education programs.
- Performance time: 60-90 minutes
- Large stage (tent requested if outdoors)
- Set up time: 90 minutes
- Power Requirements: 2x20 amp circuit minimum, 4x20 amp preferred (dependent on venue)
- Parking for two vehicles (44 passenger bus and cargo van)
- Personnel: 30-40
- Appropriate use: Feature performances (non-marching), musical outreach for all levels of education.