25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

September 7, 2010

By Master Sgt. Goose Guzior, 25 Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Story Highlights

  • The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command.
  • A round of applause erupts as the 25th Infantry Division Band's Brass Quintet concludes their set at the Shanghai Community International School concert. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command. This performance was the first of this mission and is followed by multiple performances at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    A round of applause erupts as the 25th Infantry Division Band's Brass Quintet concludes their set at the Shanghai Community International School concert. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the...

  • The 25th Infantry Division band takes the stage at the Shanghai Community International School performing for a packed house full of international elementary and high school students. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command. This performance was the first of this mission and is followed by multiple performances at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    The 25th Infantry Division band takes the stage at the Shanghai Community International School performing for a packed house full of international elementary and high school students. The division band is in China on an international community...

  • The 25th Infantry Division band\'s SSG Stefani Haga answers questions from high school and elementary students at the Shanghai Community International School during an interactive segment of the band's performance. Students asked questions about music, the U.S. Army and the United States. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command. This performance was the first of this mission and is followed by multiple performances at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    The 25th Infantry Division band\'s SSG Stefani Haga answers questions from high school and elementary students at the Shanghai Community International School during an interactive segment of the band's performance. Students asked questions about music...

  • Thousands of spectators lined the streets of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China, waiting to see the 25th Infantry Division Band and Color Guard close out the daily parade as the grand finale. The Division band is the first U.S. military band to perform in the World Expo and the first cultural exchange unit in China this year. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    Thousands of spectators lined the streets of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China, waiting to see the 25th Infantry Division Band and Color Guard close out the daily parade as the grand finale. The Division band is the first U.S. military band to...

  • Bandsmen proudly display the Tropic Lightning emblem to the thousands of spectators lined along the streets of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China. The Division band is the first U.S. military band to perform in the World Expo and the first cultural exchange unit in China this year. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    Bandsmen proudly display the Tropic Lightning emblem to the thousands of spectators lined along the streets of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China. The Division band is the first U.S. military band to perform in the World Expo and the first cultural...

  • The division color guard stands at attention as the U.S. national colors are uncased before thousands of onlookers at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China. The color guard consisted of Soldiers from various staffs throughout the Division. The color guard members included SFC Michael Barthen (front), SGT Nathan Cassidy, SFC Jovan Velasquez and SFC Kimberly King. The division color guard and band are the first U.S. military unit to perform in the World Expo and the first cultural exchange unit in China this year. The division color guard and band are in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    The division color guard stands at attention as the U.S. national colors are uncased before thousands of onlookers at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China. The color guard consisted of Soldiers from various staffs throughout the Division. The color...

  • Excited 2010 World Expo patrons rushed to meet the 25th Infantry Division bandsmen after their historic performance on the America Square Stage. The Soldiers posed for snapshots with the eager crowd and answered questions about the U.S. military and music. The Division band is the first U.S. military band to perform in the World Expo and the first cultural exchange unit in China this year. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    Excited 2010 World Expo patrons rushed to meet the 25th Infantry Division bandsmen after their historic performance on the America Square Stage. The Soldiers posed for snapshots with the eager crowd and answered questions about the U.S. military and...

  • Members of the 25th Infantry Division Band shared their Aloha spirit with a culturally diverse audience after a performance at the America Square stage in the 2010 World Expo, Shanghai China. Band members engaged the crowd for a meet and greet session after the concert. The Soldiers posed for snapshots with the eager crowd and answered questions about the U.S. military and music. The Division band is the first U.S. military band to perform in the World Expo and the first cultural exchange unit in China this year. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    Members of the 25th Infantry Division Band shared their Aloha spirit with a culturally diverse audience after a performance at the America Square stage in the 2010 World Expo, Shanghai China. Band members engaged the crowd for a meet and greet session...

  • CW2 Joseph W. Parenteau conducts the 25th Infantry Division band during a historic performance at the America Square Stage during the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China. "Music is an international language that needs no translators," said Parenteau, commander and conductor of the 25th Infantry Division Band. "The band puts a human face on the U.S. military, which is often viewed as strictly combat arms," he added. The Division band is the first U.S. military band to perform in the World Expo and the first cultural exchange unit in China this year. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    CW2 Joseph W. Parenteau conducts the 25th Infantry Division band during a historic performance at the America Square Stage during the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China. "Music is an international language that needs no translators," said Parenteau...

  • SGT Benjamin Stevens (front) of the Tropic Lightning band blows the crowd away during a rendition of "When the Saints Go Marching In", at the America Square Stage in the 2010 World Expo, Shanghai China. This particular song honored the true American heritage of Jazz and early Dixieland. Patrons clapped, danced and cheered during the energetic performance. The Division band is the first U.S. military band to perform in the World Expo and the first cultural exchange unit in China this year. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    SGT Benjamin Stevens (front) of the Tropic Lightning band blows the crowd away during a rendition of "When the Saints Go Marching In", at the America Square Stage in the 2010 World Expo, Shanghai China. This particular song honored the true American...

  • SFC Leon Baker of the 25th Infantry Division Band answers questions about music and the U.S. Army with Shanghai Community International School, 7th grade student, Munro Azumi. "The performance was fantastic, it was just amazing," said the 12 year old marching band student Azumi. "It was cleaner and smoother than anything I\'ve heard," he added. The division band is in China on an international community relations mission representing the U.S. Army and Pacific Command. This performance was the first of this mission and is followed by multiple performances at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.

    25 ID Band trip to China and Russia

    SFC Leon Baker of the 25th Infantry Division Band answers questions about music and the U.S. Army with Shanghai Community International School, 7th grade student, Munro Azumi. "The performance was fantastic, it was just amazing," said the 12 year old...

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