The 126th Army Band paid tribute to health care heroes and first responders on Monday. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
The band played outside Spectrum Health Medical Center in downtown Grand Rapids. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
Army Spc. Mason Brown plays the euphonium during the band's set of patriotic marches. The band has been playing a series of concerts around the state. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
The musicians gathered on a field to deliver the performance for medical staff during the afternoon shift change. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
The 126th Army Band traces its heritage back to the Spanish-American War of 1898. It's officially designated as "The Governor's Own." (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
Army Sgt. Ryan Koesterer plays piccolo in the band. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
Spectrum Health medical staff applaud the Army Band performance across the street from the hospital during shift change Monday afternoon. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
The band usually plays a large concert during its annual training, but current precautions surrounding COVID-19 forced the artists to adapt their approach. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
The band, hailing from the Michigan National Guard headquartered at the armory in Belmont, Michigan, had previously been scheduled to perform in Latvia. COVID-19 changed that plan. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
The 126th Army Band on Monday treated Spectrum Health employees to a shift change they won’t soon forget.
The band, hailing from the Michigan Army National Guard headquartered at the armory in Belmont, Michigan, delivered an unforgettable performance for staff during the afternoon shift change at Spectrum Health Medical Center in downtown Grand Rapids.
The musicians gathered on a nearby football field to serenade the medical team members. The band usually plays a large concert during its annual training, but current precautions surrounding COVID-19 forced the artists to adapt their approach.
The result? Once-in-a-lifetime, customized outdoor performances—including Monday’s tribute to first responders and health care heroes.
The band will be playing several concerts in Michigan.
The 126th Army Band traces its heritage back to the Spanish-American War of 1898. It’s officially designated as “The Governor’s Own.”
What??? That’s all we get? Half a song?? I wanted to hear more. Very cool thing for the Natl Guard to do on a very hot day.