page_title: 257th Army Band
hierarchical_section_title: 257th Army Band
caption_attribution_description: English: The District of Columbia National Guard 257th Army Band kicks off the National Independence Day Parade, July 4 along Constitution Ave. in Washington, D.C. The 257th, known as the Band of the Nation’s Capital, has the honor of leading the elite marching units of each of the five uniformed services at the start of the annual holiday tradition. The parade draws thousands of spectators to the nation’s capital and is the prelude to a day filled with music, food, and fireworks in celebration of America’s independence. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. G.H. Cureton)
context_page_description: The 257th Army Band, popularly known as the Band of the Nation's Capital, is a military band of the United States Army Reserve posted in the U.S. capital of Washington, serving as the principal band that is tasked for public duties within the capital city of the United States should the United States Army Band be unavailable. It is also considered to be the official musical ambassador for the District of Columbia Army National Guard of which it is a part of. The band operates under the command of Chief Warrant Officer Sheila Klotz, the Director of all Army National Guard Bands, and First Sergeant Brian Jones, an Assistant Professor at George Mason University.
context_section_description: The 257th Army Band, popularly known as the Band of the Nation's Capital, is a military band of the United States Army Reserve posted in the U.S. capital of Washington, serving as the principal band that is tasked for public duties within the capital city of the United States should the United States Army Band be unavailable. It is also considered to be the official musical ambassador for the District of Columbia Army National Guard of which it is a part of. The band operates under the command of Chief Warrant Officer Sheila Klotz, the Director of all Army National Guard Bands, and First Sergeant Brian Jones, an Assistant Professor at George Mason University.
caption: The 257th Army Band during the National Independence Day Parade.
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