South Carolina National Guard
| The structure of Army bands is modular in concept and designed to sustain the concurrent mission capabilities. When adequately resourced, Army bands maintain the ability to deploy one or more MPTs along with integral support personnel and additional performing elements as necessary. In civilian terms, the Army Band is comprised of multiple ensembles with the ability to perform simultaneously in different venues. |
The 246th Army Band is comprised of four Musical Performance Teams (MPT). The MPT's include a Jazz Combo (Blues in Green), a Popular Music Ensemble (Moment's Notice), a Woodwind Ensemble and a Brass Ensemble. Additionally, the 246th maintains a Ceremonial Band which supports missions requiring Military ceremonial music. Each of these perform individually throughout the state as well as a combined tour once a year during Annual Training.
Jazz Combo (Blues in Green)
under the direction of Sergeant First Class Thomas M. Bradford
Popular Music Ensemble (Moment's Notice)
under the direction of Sergeant First Class Timothy J. Blackwell
Woodwind Ensemble
under the direction of Sergeant First Class Christina L. Lowry
Brass Ensemble
under the direction of Sergeant First Class Robert J. Schwartz
Ceremonial Band
under the direction of Chief Warrant Officer Jessie Morlan
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