Staff Sergeant Morgan Chalmers joined the U.S. Army Field Band in August 2025. A native of Clarence, New York, Staff Sgt. Chalmers earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music in May 2025. She has performed with ensembles such as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Syracuse Orchestra. Staff Sgt. Chalmers is currently a member of The U.S. Army Field Band Woodwind Quintet, performing educational concerts at schools across the country to engage with students and promote the Army's mission through music. Outside of her musical career, Staff Sgt. Chalmers enjoys spending time in nature and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.
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.