March on Rome

So some ESPN sports commentator named Jim Rome tweeted: …and among the tweet rebuttals from band directors, students, and band enthusiasts was this one from the U.S. Army Field Band: …which garnered enough attention across the country that Fox News interviewed a representative from the band. I’ve been thinking about it enough in the last 24 hours that (gasp!) …

Reagan Statue Unveiling

This morning the Army Chorus performed in the Capitol Rotunda for the unveiling of a new statue of Ronald Reagan. Many political heavy-hitters (particularly republicans, of course) were in attendance, including John McCain and Michael Steele. Nancy Pelosi was the host, as is customary for a Congressional event. Performing for the Nation’s leaders is a …

Memorial Day

This was my Facebook status for a short time: “Memorial Day is a day we reflect on the sacrifices American men and women have made to secure the freedoms we all enjoy. It is also a day to have our pictures taken with superstars.” And superstars there were at the national Memorial Day concert given …

Dr. Tim Sharp Visits

A few weeks ago I attended my first American Choral Directors Association convention in Oklahoma City.  It was a terrific experience allowing me, the accidental chorus conductor the opportunity to network and learn from those in the choral music world. As I ventured from workshops to concerts, I kept thinking to myself the Army Chorus should …

Chain of Command

The official picture from my first trip to the White House: A couple of nights after this picture was taken, we went to sing at the Chairman of the Joint Chief’s quarters for a holiday party.  Here’s me and the Chorus with Admiral Mullen and his wife: And although I don’t have a picture of …