Updated 7/13/2007 by SSG Jesús D. Meléndez
The Stage Band of the 248th Army Band (Puerto Rico Army Reserve National Guard) performing at Tampa, Florida in the celebration of the Puertorrican Parade. Saturday, April 28 2007. Video by SPC Leonardo AyalaHello to everyone;
My name is WO1 Luis J. Santiago and I am the current Commander & Conductor of the 248th Army Band. I want to welcome you to our space and invite you to add your comments. Please keep visiting our site to learn about our coming performances and events. To learn more about the 248th and if you are interested in becoming a member of our Band feel free to drop us a line.
Once again, thank you for visiting and please come back soon.
WO1 Luis J. Santiago
Commander & Conductor
248th Army Band
San Juan, PR Deeply and enriched by a musical heritage traced to the year 1899 the 248th Army Band from Puerto Rico National Guard has, sience, contributed to foster and promote troop morale and civil/military relations in support of peace - wartime military operations.
Acclaimed as the "Ambassadors of the American and Hispanic Heritage Musical Expression", the 248th Army Band has performed, at home and abroad, with notable appearances before President William McKinley, President Theodore J. Roosevelt, President John F. Kenndy, King Carlos form Spain and Pope Paul II, among others.
Composed of 36 professionally talented misicians, the Army Band has traveled throughout Europe, the Caribben and the United State of America, bringing a rich blend of vocal and instrumental misical interpretations. The 248th Army Band from the Puerto Rico National Guard, a unique bilingual force, has earned the distinctivines to lure with its American, Latin and Caribbean rhythmical sound, the dancing spirit of all audiences.
The 248th Army Band serves as the musical ambassadors for the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. Stablished in 1946, the 248th fullfills its mission of providing professional music to Troops, Community and Government. Among the ensembles that form part of the 248th are a Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, Stage Band, Rock Band, Combos and Chamber groups.Our members also fullfill their civilian responsabilities while serving as citizen soldiers. Some of our members are Music Professors, Professional Musicians and students at the major music schools in the country.
I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4The 248th meets one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. As a memeber of the 248th the following benefits are available:
1. $200 pay per weekend
2. $300 a month for school
3. 100% Tuition assistance
4. Pension
The 248th is always looking for talented musicians. If you are interested in auditioning please contact us for more details.
