Building gives band a sweeter sound
Channel: Norfolk District Army Corps
Date: 2011-08-26

(NAT SOUND MUSIC)
The notes coming out of the Army's Training and Doctrine Command band have gotten a little more rich and full, because of a new facility at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, built by the Army Corps of Engineers.
"I like to think our musicians are sitting a little bit taller because this building is designed with musicians in mind,"  Capt. Scott McKenzie.
"Definitely, you feel encouraged, you have a nice facility so you feel encouraged to practice and do a good job," Spc. Carlos Morales.
"It's like a present to walk into a brand new facility like this," Staff Sgt. Daniel Moyer
(Nat Music Old Facility)
Because of the Base Realignment and Closure 2005 decision to move TRADOC, the band moved to its new location from Fort Monroe, where it was in an old facility that didn't meet their needs and cramped their style.
 "Our facilities, specifically in the library, is so much better than when we are coming from; just a lot more space, room for all our music and room to grow."  Spc. Karen Oliver
"In addition to being bigger, it's more open; there's no pillars right in the middle of the rehearsal hall which was always just a big pain in the old building," McKenzie.
(Nat Sound Music)
The new band building provides ample rehearsal space for both individual and small group practice sessions.
"It's like a kid in a candy shop, they walk down the hall with all the practice rooms and are like 'wow I have a place to practice,' they never had that in the old building." McKenzie
According to the musicians, the additional rooms and capabilities are making them better musicians. 
"It was designed from the ground up with sound in mind, and you know that is another thing that will ultimately help the band play better because it helps us listen better," Mckenzie
That translates into better performances in front of live audiences, all because of a new building. 
From Newport News Virginia, (Nat sound Music) Patrick Bloodgood.