Master Sergeant (MSG) Sacawa and the Army Field Band were part of a Presidential parade led by musicians from every military branch. MSG Sacawa joined the United States Army Field Band 18 years ago after completing an audition and basic training. Since joining the Army Field Band, he has performed in 5 Presidential inaugurations, worked hard, and rose through the ranks to become a section leader in the Concert Band. MSG Sacawa also leads the Army Field Band's Saxophone Quartet.
This Presidential Inauguration was much different. Like ESYO, the Army Field Band took precautions to keep its members safe from COVID-19, both during rehearsals and at the Parade. The field band gathered for rehearsals in small groups of 25 musicians and began practicing for the inauguration in August at Fort Meade in Maryland.