Laura Lesche
Biography
As the daughter of a Department of Defense engineer, Sergeant Major Laura Lesche spent her childhood in several different places, including Germany and Okinawa, Japan. Sgt. Maj. Lesche received a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Music degree from Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. Since joining The U.S. Army Field Band in 1998, Sgt. Maj. Lesche has entertained audiences in a wide variety of musical styles, performing with the Concert Band, Jazz Ambassadors, Volunteers, and Soldiers’ Chorus. Sgt. Maj. Lesche was a soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and National Symphony Orchestra under the batons of Marvin Hamlisch, Erich Kunzel, and Emil de Cou.
Member of the Support Team
The Army Field Band Support Group plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and success of the organization. This dedicated team of professionals provides comprehensive support across a wide range of essential services, from managing resources and handling information systems to maintaining instruments and supporting logistics. Their expertise allows the musicians of the Army Field Band to focus on their craft and Army training, knowing that all behind-the-scenes operations—from arranging music to ensuring instruments are in top condition and managing the day-to-day supply and transportation needs—are expertly taken care of. The Army Field Band Support Group is integral to the overall mission, providing the foundation for excellence in performance and readiness.