TSESS (The Southeastern Signal School) Band

The TSESS (The Southeastern Signal School) Band was established in the early 1950s at Fort Gordon, Georgia, as an official musical unit supporting the U.S. Army Signal Corps' training and ceremonial needs. Comprised mainly of soldier-musicians, the band played a vital role in boosting morale during graduations, parades, and community events throughout the Southeastern United States. During the Vietnam War era, the band expanded its outreach, performing at both military and civilian functions to foster public relations and esprit de corps. Over the decades, the TSESS Band became an enduring symbol of tradition and excellence within the Signal Corps, representing the school and its mission until its deactivation in the late 1980s.