United States Coast Guard Band

U.S. Coast Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard Band pictured in 2019.
Active	1925 to Present
Country	United States
Branch	U.S. Coast Guard
Type	Military band
Role	Public duties
Size	55[1]
Part of	USCG Office of Public Affairs
Garrison/HQ	New London, Connecticut
Colors	Coast Guard Blue
Decorations	Coast Guard Unit Commendation
Website	http://www.uscg.mil/band/
Commanders
Director	CDR Adam Williamson[1]
Assistant Director	CWO Jeffrey A. Spenner[1]
Drum Major	MUCS Brian Nichols[1]
Conductor Laureate	CAPT Lewis J. Buckley (ret.)[1]
Insignia
Emblem
Service Identification Badge

The United States Coast Guard Band is the premier band representing the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. Established in 1925, the Coast Guard Band is stationed at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The Band frequently appears in Washington, D.C., at presidential and cabinet-level functions on formal and informal occasions. Once a year, it undertakes national and international tours to promote the Coast Guard.

As of 2016, the U.S. Coast Guard Band is the Coast Guard's only professional musical ensemble (a second branch band, the U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band, is an auxiliary-staffed organization).