This is the award-winning story of America’s last all-female military band - the 14th Army Women’s Army Corps Band. The other military branches fielded all-female bands, but the WAC Band survived longer than any. Through four decades, the WAC Band offered a woman the rare chance to have a career as a professional musician.

The standards were very high for WAC Band members. They were not only elite musicians, they were representatives of the United States Army. Their audiences were diverse - they marched out recruits for morning drills; they performed for enthusiastic audiences in small town America; and they played for presidents.

The struggle for equal rights has been a familiar burden for women throughout history. But these women chose to follow their own dreams. They marched down a road that would usher in a new era for women in America. They marched to the beat of a different drummer.

Special Feature: Complete 2004 WAC Band reunion concert, their first performance in 28 years!

78 minutes (NTSC DVD-Video, 16:9 Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)

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Direct from the WAC Band Archives - FREE!

Two LP recordings and one 45RPM recording. These records were dug out of the archives once maintained by Dixie Jensen. They have been played - a lot - so there are some scratches and pops we weren't able to completely get rid of. But they have been de-noised, de-popped, and remastered for your enjoyment.

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1) The Women's Army Corps Band - LP

Includes patriotic songs as well as classical, dixieland, and pop songs such as "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," and "Wonderful World."

Commanding Officer - Capt. Ruth E. Glaspey
Director - MSG Ramona Meltz
Narrator - MSG Patricia Browning

Recorded circa 1968 at Ft. McClellan, AL

MP3 download, 9 songs, 33 minutes


2) MENC Performance - Atlanta, GA - LP

Includes rousing concert wind ensemble selections with a few pop tunes including Chicago's "Make Me Smile."

Commanding Officer - Capt. Ruth E. Glaspey
Director - MSG Ramona Meltz

Recorded 1972 in Atlanta, GA

MP3 download, 6 songs, 28 minutes


3) 14th US Army Band - 45RPM

Three WAC Band standards including "Colonel Bogey," "The Army Goes Rolling Along," and a rare recording of "Our Song."

Recorded circa 1963 at Ft. McClellan, AL

MP3 download, 3 songs, 7 minutes


(NOTE: You will be downloading one file that contains ALL records and songs. It is a “ZIP” file that contains all tracks. You must “Unzip” the file by double-clicking it to create a folder with all songs in it.)

DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE ARCHIVE HERE (223 MB ZIP file)

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The WAC Band Reunion Concert on October 19, 2012 at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

As part of a bi-annual reunion, this concert featured former members from all over the U.S. This year, there are several new members playing in the band for the first time. There is also a performance of an original composition by WAC Band member Julia Oliver.

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2012. Audio CD, 73 Minutes, Stereo

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The WAC Band Reunion Concert on October 19, 2012 at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

As part of a bi-annual reunion, this concert featured former members from all over the U.S. This year, there are several new members playing in the band for the first time. There is also a performance of an original composition by WAC Band member Julia Oliver.

Available Now!

2012. MP3 download, 73 Minutes, Stereo

(NOTE: You will be downloading one file. It is a “ZIP” file that contains all tracks. You must “Unzip” the file by double-clicking it to create a folder with all songs in it.)

Song List

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October 10, 2008 in the WAC Chapel.

As part of a bi-annual reunion, this concert featured former members from all over the U.S. This is the largest reunion ensemble to date.

2008. Audio CD, 68 minutes

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October 10, 2008 in the WAC Chapel.

As part of a bi-annual reunion, this concert featured former members from all over the U.S. This is the largest reunion ensemble to date.

2008. MP3 download, 68 minutes

Song List

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October 13, 2006 in the WAC Chapel.

As part of a bi-annual reunion, this concert featured former members from all over the U.S. As an added bonus, some performers are still active in the military.

2006. Audio CD, 80 minutes

Song List

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October 13, 2006 in the WAC Chapel.

As part of a bi-annual reunion, this concert featured former members from all over the U.S. As an added bonus, some performers are still active in the military.

2006. MP3 download, 80 minutes

(NOTE: You will be downloading one file. It is a “ZIP” file that contains all tracks. You must “Unzip” the file by double-clicking it to create a folder with all songs in it.)

Song List

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50th Anniversary Reunion Concert at Fort McClellan

October 8, 2004 in the WAC Chapel, Ft. McClellan, AL

This concert celebrated the 50th anniversary of the WAC's move to their permanent and last home at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The concert was performed in the newly restored WAC Chapel. This was the first organized concert of the WAC Band since 1978.

2004, Audio CD, 75 minutes

Song List

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50th Anniversary Reunion Concert at Fort McClellan

October 8, 2004 in the WAC Chapel, Ft. McClellan, AL

This concert celebrated the 50th anniversary of the WAC's move to their permanent and last home at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The concert was performed in the newly restored WAC Chapel. This was the first organized concert of the WAC Band since 1978.

2004, MP3 download, 75 minutes

(NOTE: You will be downloading one file. It is a “ZIP” file that contains all tracks. You must “Unzip” the file by double-clicking it to create a folder with all songs in it.)

Song List

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