Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sergeant First Class Sergio Acosta joined The U.S. Army Field Band’s bassoon section in 2015. Sgt. 1st Class Acosta previously performed with the Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra, the Odyssey Winds woodwind quintet, Four Seasons Theatre of Madison, The Madison Savoyards, and The Children’s Theater of Madison. Sgt. 1st Class Acosta attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in flute, studying with Stephanie Jutt, and a Master of Music degree in bassoon, studying with Marc Vallon.
The Concert Band, the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s five ensembles, has performed for over 100 million people worldwide since its founding in 1946. This elite 65-member group has toured across all 50 states and 25 countries, performing in venues ranging from the Berlin Philharmonie and Carnegie Hall to state fairs and high school gyms. Often joined by the Soldiers’ Chorus, the band presents marches, overtures, popular and patriotic music, and solos. They’ve collaborated with renowned orchestras like the Boston Pops and Detroit Symphony and participated in presidential inaugurations and diplomatic events, embodying American pride and professionalism in every performance.