BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Doughboy Foundation - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Doughboy Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.doughboy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Doughboy Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T130707 CREATED:20250411T215250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T215717Z UID:10001875-1748271600-1748273400@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:Taps Across America 2025 DESCRIPTION:Taps will be sounded at the National WWI Memorial on Monday May 26th at 3 pm as part of the annual TAPS ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM \nEvery Memorial Day at 3:00 PM local time\, Americans from coast to coast pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Taps Across America invites musicians of all ages\, abilities\, and instruments to unite in a moving\, nationwide performance of Taps—the 24-note melody that has honored fallen service members for over 150 years. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to this Event\n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Your Email(Required)\n \n Who's Attending?(Required)Just meMe + one guestMe + two guestsMe + three guestsMe + four guestsMe + five guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTaps Across America is a nationwide tribute dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our fallen military heroes. Founded in 2020 by retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva\, Co-Founder of Taps for Veterans\, this powerful tradition began as a way to bring Americans together during the pandemic. Instead of parades and public ceremonies\, thousands of musicians—professional and amateur alike—took to their front porches and local landmarks to sound Taps in unison. \nWhat started as a moment of remembrance has grown into an annual Memorial Day tradition. Each year at 3:00 PM (local time)\, musicians from all backgrounds join in a synchronized\, nationwide sounding of Taps\, uniting the country in a shared moment of honor\, remembrance\, and reflection. More than 10\,000 musicians participated in the inaugural tribute\, and the movement continues to grow\, ensuring that no sacrifice is forgotten. \nWhether you are a musician\, veteran\, or simply someone who wishes to pay tribute\, Taps Across America welcomes all to take part. Together\, we ensure that the echoes of gratitude and remembrance resonate across the nation. You can play in your hometown by signing up at www.TapsAcrossAmerica.org  \nJoin Taps For Veterans and the Doughboy Foundation this Memorial Day and help keep this powerful tradition alive. \nTaps will also be sounded at 5 pm on Memorial Day. \nThe ceremony is free and open to the public. \n3 pm sounding of TapsYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today → URL:https://staging.doughboy.org/event/taps-across-america-2025/ LOCATION:The National WWI Memorial\, 1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Taps-Across-America-2025-Site-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T130707 CREATED:20250422T114002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T114207Z UID:10001892-1749150000-1749155400@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:Doughboy Foundation Summer Concert Series- THE US ARMY BRASS QUINTET DESCRIPTION:The Doughboy Foundation Summer Concert Series presents The United States Army Brass Quintet. Since its inception in 1972\, the U.S. Army Brass Quintet has gained a reputation as one of the most highly respected and sought-after groups of its kind. The ensemble has performed before audiences and dignitaries in 48 states and 14 foreign countries. \nRSVP to this Event\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Your Email(Required)\n \n Who's Attending?(Required)Just meMe + one guestMe + two guestsMe + three guestsMe + four guestsMe + five guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Doughboy Foundation presents concerts and programs throughout the Summer. Each program is held at the National World War I Memorial located on Pennsylvania Ave NW between 14th and 15th Streets. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nSchedule of Events\n7 pm: Introduction of program by Jari Villanueva\, President of the Doughboy Foundation \n\n7-8:30 pm PROGRAM \nYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today → URL:https://staging.doughboy.org/event/doughboy-foundation-summer-concert-series-the-us-army-brass-quintet/ LOCATION:The National WWI Memorial\, 1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Doughboy Foundation":MAILTO:(202) 280-1521 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T130707 CREATED:20250521T234828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T234932Z UID:10001896-1749285000-1749312000@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:Western Front Association East Coast Branch Spring 2025 World War I History Symposium DESCRIPTION:The East Coast Branch of the Western Front Association will host its annual Spring Symposium on 7 June at the Maryland Veterans Museum\, 11000 Crain Highway\, Newburg\, Maryland. \nThe $25 conference fee will include museum fees\, breakfast treats\, drinks\, lunch\, and snacks throughout the day.  Western Front Association members and students have a discounted rate. For questions\, contact dianne_smith48@hotmail.com \nParking on site is free. Access to the museum is included in the program\, to include their World War I gallery.  Attendees are welcome to display WWI artifacts/memorabilia/books. \nTo learn more about this event\, and get registration information\, visit this page on staging.doughboy.org URL:https://staging.doughboy.org/event/western-front-association-east-coast-branch-spring-2025-world-war-i-history-symposium/ LOCATION:Maryland Veteran’s Museum\, 11000 Crain Highway\, Newburg\, MD\, 11000 Crain Highway\, Newburg\, MD\, 20664\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Wfa_cmyk_web_250.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T143000 DTSTAMP:20260604T130707 CREATED:20250424T100931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T035316Z UID:10001893-1749906000-1749911400@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:Historical Marker Honoring Black Officers Training at Fort Des Moines Iowa during WW1 DESCRIPTION:Jari Villanueva\, Executive Director of the Doughboy Foundation\, will be a speaker at a ceremony dedicating a marker honoring 1\,250 Black College Graduates Undergoing US Army Officer Training at Fort Des Moines\, Iowa\, in 1917 during World War I. His talk will focus on the contributions of the Black Army officers who trained there and on the musical contributions of black composers played in France during the war. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday\, June 14\, 2025 @ 1:00 pm (CST) on the grounds of Fort Des Moines Museum\, Iowa. \n\nRSVP to this Event\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Your Email(Required)\n \n Who's Attending?(Required)-- Select --Just meMe + one guestMe + two guestsMe + three guestsMe + four guestsMe + five guestsGuest #1 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #1 Email(Required)\n \n Guest #2 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #2 Email(Required)\n \n Guest #3 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #3 Email(Required)\n \n Guest #4 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #4 Email(Required)\n \n Guest #5 Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Guest #5 Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPress Release April 23\, 2025 \nA Georgia Man Leads National Committee to Honoring 1\,250 Black College Graduates Undergoing US Army Officer Training at Fort Des Moines Iowa in 1917 during WWI. \n\nDon North is a Historian focusing on African American military history. In August 2024\, the Iowa Historical Society approved his application to erect a Iowa and National Historical Marker Honoring these black officer candidates training.\n\nNorth explains that the candidates were heavily recruited from all states. Their conviction was to serve in the Great War. It wasn’t easy becoming an officer. The US Army purposely refuse to recruit black officers. With pressure from Black leaders around the country\, the US Army finally realized they would need additional black officers to lead and command segregated soldiers in combat.\n\n\nThe historical marker unveiling ceremony is scheduled on Saturday June 14\, 2025 @ 1:00pm (CST) on the grounds of Fort Des Moines Museum\, Iowa.\n\n\nNorth is a former US Army Officer. He is a 1980 graduate of University of West Georgia. He can be contacted at 678 906 3077 for any additional information.\nThe ceremony is free and open to the public. \nSchedule of EventsYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today → URL:https://staging.doughboy.org/event/historical-marker-honoring-black-officers-training-at-fort-des-moines-iowa-during-ww1/ LOCATION:Fort Des Moines Museum\, 75 E Army Post Road\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50315\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/210212-F-PO640-0004-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T130707 CREATED:20250623T133144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T001123Z UID:10001897-1751475600-1751477400@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:1500th Sounding of Daily Taps at The National WWI Memorial Washington DC DESCRIPTION:The Doughboy Foundation will commemorate 1\,500 consecutive soundings of Daily Taps on Wednesday\, July 2\, 20025. \nEvery day without fail\, at 5 pm Eastern\, Taps sounds at the National World War I Memorial in honor of our nation’s heroes. This solemn tradition honors the 4.7 million Americans who served in World War I\, while also paying tribute to all veterans from every branch of service and all wars. This program began on Monday\, May 24\, 2021\, and has continued unbroken despite rain\, snow\, cold\, or heat in Washington. \nThis program was inspired by the nightly sounding of The Last Post at the Menin Gate in Ypers\, Belgium and at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra\, Australia. The National WWI Memorial in Washington is the only location in the United States where Taps is sounded on a daily basis by a live performer. \nEach day\, a bugler\, dressed in a WWI uniform\, sounds the 24-note call by the flagpole. \nSince the completion of the Memorial\, Daily Taps has become a powerful symbol of remembrance and gratitude. This daily performance has featured some of the most celebrated musicians in the nation\, including 10-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval\, as well as members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra\, National Symphony Orchestra\, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra\, and Los Angeles Philharmonic. These esteemed artists have lent their talents to ensure the sacrifices of veterans are never forgotten. \n“Daily Taps is a profound reminder of the courage\, sacrifice\, and service of those who defended freedom during World War I and beyond.  This tradition connects the past to the present and ensures that their legacy lives on.” -Jari Villanueva\, Executive Director\, The Doughboy Foundation \nRSVP for the 1500th TapsThe ceremony is free and open to the public.\nIf you can’t attend in person\, watch our live stream at:\nwww.youtube.com/@DoughboyFoundation \nYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today → URL:https://staging.doughboy.org/event/1500-sounding-of-taps/ LOCATION:The National WWI Memorial\, 1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/477779519_942100708078663_7482566761951228417_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Doughboy Foundation":MAILTO:(202) 280-1521 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T130707 CREATED:20250419T191802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T191840Z UID:10001876-1751569200-1751574600@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:Doughboy Foundation Summer Concert Series-The Hotel Paradise Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The Doughboy Foundation Summer Concert Series presents The Hotel Paradise Orchestra\nTHE HOTEL PARADISE ORCHESTRA plays authentic charts–and some sparkling new arrangements–of classic jazz\, plus a few sweet numbers\, from 1920 to 1935. The band brings the early years of jazz and swing to life with music by Duke Ellington\, Fats Waller\, Cole Porter\, George Gershwin\, Count Basie\, Irving Berlin\, and Baltimore’s own Cab Calloway and Eubie Blake\, among others.  Janet Paulsen is featured on vocals. \nRSVP to this Event\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Your Email(Required)\n \n Who's Attending?(Required)Just meMe + one guestMe + two guestsMe + three guestsMe + four guestsMe + five guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Doughboy Foundation presents concerts and programs throughout the Summer. Each program is held at the National World War I Memorial located on Pennsylvania Ave NW between 14th and 15th Streets. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nSchedule of Events\n7 pm: Introduction of program by Jari Villanueva\, President of the Doughboy Foundation \n\n7-8:30 pm PROGRAM \nYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today → URL:https://staging.doughboy.org/event/doughboy-foundation-summer-concert-series-the-hotel-paradise-orchestra/ LOCATION:The National WWI Memorial\, 1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hotel-Paradise-Orchestra.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Doughboy Foundation":MAILTO:(202) 280-1521 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T130707 CREATED:20250419T175934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T010529Z UID:10001877-1752519600-1752523200@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:Doughboy Foundation Summer Concert Series-The American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Headquarters Band DESCRIPTION:THE AEF BAND CONCERT SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY\, JULY 14 AT 7 PM HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 13 AT 3:30 PM\nThe Doughboy Foundation Summer Concert Series presents The American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Headquarters Band in a concert featuring the music of James Reese Europe\, Noble Sissle\, and Eubie Blake. \nFor Juneteenth\, the AEF Band will play music of the band leader of the famous 369th Regimental Band of WWI\, known as the Harlem Hellfighters. The program will include: \nOver There!George M. Cohan\nAlexander’s Ragtime Band Irving Berlin\nWWI Medley\nYou’re In The Army Now! In honor of the 250th Birthday of the US Army\nCousins Herbert L Clarke\, Michael Harper\, Evan Williams\, soloists\nIrish Tune from County Derry Arranged Percy Grainger\nCastles in Europe James Reese Europe\nCastle House Rag James Reese Europe\nSt Louis Blues WC Handy\nThat Moaning Trombone Carl Bethel\nGood Night Angelina James Reese Europe\, Noble Sissle\, Eubie Blake\nBlack Jack Fred Huffer \nAs part of the Doughboy Foundation’s educational outreach\, the AEF Headquarters Band has been re-established to honor and recreate the music of the World War I era. The band meticulously performs music that would have been heard at the AEF Headquarters in Chaumont\, France\, between 1918 and 1919. The musicians wear reproductions of the doughboy uniforms\, complete with the AEF HQ insignia on their left shoulders\, to authentically represent the soldiers of that time. \nThe AEF Headquarters Band’s repertoire includes iconic period pieces such as John Philip Sousa’s marches\, “Over There\,” “Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag\,” “Keep the Home Fires Burning\,” “K-K-K-Katy\,” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band\,” and “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary.” The band also performs works by notable composers like Irving Berlin\, George M. Cohan\, Percy Grainger\, and Kenneth Alford\, as well as music by African American composers James Reese Europe\, W.C. Handy\, Noble Sissle\, and Eubie Blake. \nThrough these performances\, the Doughboy Foundation and the AEF Headquarters Band preserve and celebrate the rich musical heritage of the World War I era\, offering audiences a chance to experience the sounds that once inspired and comforted troops during one of the most significant periods in American history. \nRSVP to this Event\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Your Email(Required)\n \n Who's Attending?(Required)Just meMe + one guestMe + two guestsMe + three guestsMe + four guestsMe + five guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe concert will celebrate the music Lt James Reese Europe\, leader of the famed 369th Infantry Regiment Band\, better known as the “Harlem Hellfighters.”\nSelections written by Europe as well as Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake will be feature in the evening’s program \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nSchedule of Events\n7 pm: Introduction of program by Jari Villanueva\, President of the Doughboy Foundation \n\n7-8:30 pm PROGRAM \nYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today → URL:https://staging.doughboy.org/event/doughboy-foundation-summer-concert-series-thursday-june-19-2025-the-aef-band/ LOCATION:The National WWI Memorial\, 1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_5178-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Doughboy Foundation":MAILTO:(202) 280-1521 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T130708 CREATED:20250714T163047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T173005Z UID:10001900-1752919200-1752940800@staging.doughboy.org SUMMARY:AEF Band Brass Quintet at the Eisenhower Farm\, Gettysburg PA DESCRIPTION:The American Expeditionary Forces Band (AEF) Brass Quintet will perform at the 2025 World War I weekend at Eisenhower Farm National History Site on Saturday July 19\, 2025. The Band will perform music between 10 am and 4 pm \nThe WWI event will include a small living history contingent\, as well as participation from the U.S. Navy History and Heritage Command. Programming will include a special ranger-guided walking tour of Gettysburg’s Camp Colt. Visitors can meet the park ranger at the Gettysburg National Cemetery Parking Lot\, Auto Tour Stop 16\, at 3:30 pm on Saturday July 19. The program will last approximately one hour. \nIn addition to special World War I programs\, the Eisenhower home will be open for its regularly scheduled house tours on both Saturday and Sunday. Tours will take place hourly from 10 am through 3 pm. \nAdmission to Eisenhower NHS is free. Visitors may drive directly to the site. Please use 250 Eisenhower Farm Rd for GPS or visit here for directions. Visitors should enter the site from Emmitsburg Rd. Please follow signs for on-site parking.Doughboy Foundation. \nRSVP to this Event\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Your Email(Required)\n \n Who's Attending?(Required)Just meMe + one guestMe + two guestsMe + three guestsMe + four guestsMe + five guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTHE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES (AEF) HEADQUARTERS BAND \nWith America’s entrance into World War I and the mobilization of a huge force\, after the declaration of war in April 1917\, military bands increased in number as well as strength due to the efforts of General John Joseph (“Blackjack”) Pershing who was appointed Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in Europe. There was a need for music in the military to provide for ceremonies\, parades\, concerts\, and for the general morale of troops. Today\, the US Army Band’s mission is to “provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations\, to instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win\, foster the support of our citizens\, and promote our national interests at home and abroad.” That same thought applied as the United States expanded its army in the summer months of 1917. \nIf ever there was an officer who can be credited with a wholehearted support of military music it would be General Pershing. His attention to music was evident in his desire to increase the number of bands and personnel\, form a headquarters band in France and set up a training school for bandleaders. He was also known to personally inspect bands himself. Probably no general officer was more concerned about music since Robert E. Lee stated\, “I don’t believe we can have an Army without music.” One of General Pershing’s remarks during a dinner in France was characteristic of his intentions to improve the music of US Army bands\, “When peace is declared and our bands march up Fifth Avenue\, I should like them to play so well that it will be another proof of the advantage of military training.” \nPershing wrote\, “I was very desirous to enhance the music of the bands throughout the A.E.F.\, particularly because of its positive impact on troop morale. To achieve this\, a group of musicians was chosen from various regimental bands and gathered in Chaumont for training. I also aimed to organize our bands in a way that would allow us to split each one into three sections when needed to provide music to the battalions\, especially during marches. From this assembly of musicians\, the Headquarters Band was formed. Mr. Damrosch deserves much of the credit for the growth of this remarkable organization.” \nIn 1918 General Pershing asked prominent musician Walter Damrosch to be a consultant for a planned Allied Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) Bandmasters and Musicians School. Around this time a decision was also being made to develop a large band in the tradition of the French Garde Republicaine Band that would perform for American ceremonial occasions\, specifically those associated with General Pershing. The school would be located at the AEF Headquarters in Chaumont France. This band was made up of the best enlisted musicians from all the bands in France. This elite unit became known as “Pershing’s Band” and performed for ceremonies at the AEF Headquarters during the war and participated in a Victory Loan tour in U.S. cities during the spring of 1919. It was disbanded after the war. In 1922 Pershing ordered the organizing of a premier Army Band in Washington DC that would become the US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” \nThe AEF Headquarters Band was formed as part of the Doughboy Foundation’s Educational Outreach. The band recreates the music heard from 1918 to 1919 at the AEF HQ in Chaumont\, France\, along with popular music of the time. The band wears reproductions of the doughboy uniforms worn by musicians of the time\, with the insignia of the AEF HQ on their left shoulder. \nThe AEF Headquarters Band  performs music of the period including marches by John Philip Sousa\, Over There\, Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag\, Keep The Home Fire Burning\, K-K-K-Katy\, Alexander’s Ragtime Band\, and It’s a Long Way To Tipperary. Composers like Irving Berlin\, George M. Cohan\, Percy Grainger\, and Kenneth Alford are represented. The band also performs music written by African America composers\, James Reese Europe\, W.C. Handy\, Nobel Sissle and Eubie Blake. \n  \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nSchedule of EventsYour support for the Doughboy Foundation will help fund our mission in perpetuity\, inspiring future generations of visitors and forever honoring our World War I veterans and all U.S. servicemen and women. Donate today → URL:https://staging.doughboy.org/event/aef-band-brass-quintet-at-the-eisenhower-farm-gettysburg-pa/ LOCATION:Eisenhower National Historic Site\, 250 Eisenhower Farm Rd\, Gettysburg\, 17325\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.doughboy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BB50F96F-9904-5969-4FF19D75A4587CF5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Doughboy Foundation":MAILTO:(202) 280-1521 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR