Originally from Blacksburg, Virginia, Sergeant First Class Madeline Brumback joined The U.S. Army Field Band in 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance from St. Olaf College, a Masters of Engineering in Operations Research degree from Cornell University, and a Master of Arts in Audio Science degree from Peabody Conservatory.
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.