The 1st Infantry Division Band is the musical ambassador for the United States' premier fighting force.
The Big Red One Band's mission is to represent the 1st Infantry Division for military ceremonies and the German communities that support the American soldiers. Capable of performing a variety of music, the 38-member ensemble frequently entertains audiences with light overtures, marches, show tunes and big band music of the 40's and 50's. Located at Warner Barracks in Bamberg, the 1 ID Band performs throughout Bavaria and has traveled to Switzerland, France, Hungary and the Czech Republic. The commander and conductor of the band is Chief Warrant Officer Gordon K. Kippola. First Sergeant Peter VanDeRiet is the band's enlisted leader.
Main
phone numbers: 011-49-951-300-7777 or DSN 469-7777
Mailing
Address: Commander, Attn: AETV-WG-BJA, Unit 27535, APO
AE 09139
