The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City
The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City has a 80+ year tradition of offering free public concerts and performing at public and patriotic events throughout Missouri and Kansas. The Band was formed shortly after the close of World War I and has previously been known as the “Official Band of the Liberty Memorial,” “Harry Truman’s Band,” and the “American Legion National Championship Senior Band.”
Since 1951, the Band has competed in every annual American Legion Senior Band Competitions and is the only ensemble to do so, most recently earning the title of “National Champion” in 2013 in the National American Legion Convention in Houston.
The Band performs annually at the Liberty Memorial, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, and to commemorate Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans’ Day. The Band has also performed at various patriotic and civic functions, such as Old Shawnee Days and the Korean War Memorial dedication in Overland Park. The Band is a Missouri-nonprofit corporation and a 501(c)(3) organization.
For booking availability: contact@kclegionband.com
2010 Feature Article written by Cynthia Horn, Publicity Coordinator, American Legion Auxiliary, District 5
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