8 AUGUST 5-11, 2015
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The Army Ground Forces Band is known for
the many ways it supports the community.
From 4th Friday concerts to ceremonies
to free summer concerts, the band brings
a wealth of talent and enthusiasm to the
Fayetteville entertainment landscape. With
a fun-filled night of music with Cumberland
County's smallest residents in mind, the Army
Ground Forces Band presents Kid's Night on
Friday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at Festival Park in
downtown Fayetteville.
"This is our first annual Kid's Night
as part of our summer concert series at
Festival Park and it is geared towards our
youngest fans and getting them involved,"
said Dae Kim, commander and conductor of
the Army Ground Forces Band. "It will be an
interactive evening of stories set to music
and fun activities."
Kim added that the purpose of the event is
to allow the Army an opportunity to interact
more with the community, become good
neighbors and say hello.
The fun-filled event will begin with kid's
activities that include bouncy houses, an obstacle course, pin the musical
note on the staff, face painting, an instrument factory, arts and crafts and
a kid's march along with the marching band featuring a ceremonial drum
major. Story time will follow in the concept of a mini concert. Refreshments
will be available for purchase.
The Army Ground Forces Band is a 54-soldier ensemble that is highly
competitive and highly trained. Musicians in the band have graduated and
attended some of the best conservatories of music in the country.
"We are active duty service members
and our mission is to be the musical
ambassadors of the American combat
soldier to the American people," said
Kim. "Our band performs more than 200
performances per year."
Kim added that the soldiers are one of
the top three musical ensembles in the
active Army.
The history of the band began with the
Mexican War where its members fought
heroically, becoming the only Army band
to receive a combat distinction from
the President of the United States. The
band's history includes service in the Civil
War, the War with Spain, the Philippine
Insurrection and both World Wars. The
band performs numerous concerts in
support of local, regional and national
events such as centennial celebrations,
festivals, inaugurations and both city and
state commemorations.
"We anticipate 100 or more kids and
encourage parents to bring a blanket and
a picnic," said Kim. "Come out and join us for an evening of fun just for
the kids."
The event is free and open to the public. For more information call
570-7223.
Ground Forces Band Hosts Kids Activity Night at Festival Park
by DR. SHANESSA FENNER
DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Contributing
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