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Austin soldier to take part in inauguration ceremony
Will be part of parade as Army band member
Updated: Wednesday, 16 Jan 2013, 10:23 AM CST
Published : Tuesday, 15 Jan 2013, 4:45 PM CST
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Staff Sgt. Brian Anderson, a member of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” has been selected to participate in President Barack Obama's inaugural parade in Washington D.C., on Monday
Anderson, an Austin native, is a French horn player with the band.
The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” was founded in 1922 by Gen. John J. “Black Jack” Pershing. Its mission is to provide music for official ceremonies and special events throughout the National Capital Region.
“Pershing’s Own” is the Army's premier band. Many of its classically trained members have earned advance degrees from the nation’s most prestigious music schools and conservatories.
Since the inauguration of Calvin Coolidge in 1925, “Pershing’s Own” has been part of the official escort to the president in each inaugural parade.
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