145th Army Band public performance
October 26, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
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The 145th Army Band, also recognized as “The Governor’s Own,” will play for the general public on Saturday, October 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center. The band will play various selections, including jazz, show tunes, classics, and patriotic music.
The mission of the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 145th Army Band is to provide music that promotes troop morale, unit spirit, and civil/military relations in support of military operations.
The 145th Army Band has had a long, successful history. It was organized and federally recognized on August 31, 1918, in the Oklahoma National Guard at Oklahoma City as the Band Section, Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry. The orchestra has traveled worldwide and participated in numerous wartime campaigns in Sicily, Naples, Rome, Southern France, Ardennes, Central Europe, and Korea. Always in demand, the 145th Army Band is called the “Governor’s Own” and performs at the Governor’s request.
There is no charge for the event, but seating is limited, so an early arrival is recommended.
The event will be held in the Devon Great Hall of the Oklahoma History Center and is free and open to the public. The address is 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr., Oklahoma City.
For further information, please call 405-522-0765.
