The Windjammers is the official drum and bugle corps of The U.S. Coast Guard Academy and dates back to 1957, when the Windjammers was formed as a traditional marching band to provide cadets of the Academy with a meaningful music program. The band started
as a traditional military marching band and evolved to a contemporary, bell-front, corps style band and finally to a full-fledged drum and bugle corps.
Since their founding, the Windjammers have performed with distinction at special events, festivals and competitions throughout the United States. Some of their most memorable performances include NFL halftime shows for the Redskins, Colts, Eagles, Bills,
Giants and Patriots; the Cherry Blossom Festival in our nation's capital; New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival; the NYC Veteran's Day Parade; Fall Foliage Festival in North Adams, Massachusetts; and the Azalea Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina. Special performances over the years have included
the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, several Presidential Inaugurals, Disney World and the Shrine Bowl at Molson Stadium in Montreal, Canada. In the past, regularly participating in the Inter-service Band Competition against Navy and Air Force in Colorado Springs has been another highlight for the group. For more information, contact Chief Warrant Officer Ian Frenkel.
Participation in the Windjammers is considered a full-fledged Fall Sport activity that grants an Athletic credit. Please check us out on
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