SGM Christal Rheams

For over 20 years, Soldier and Performing Artist, Christal Rheams, has dedicated her life to helping people connect with music and the lasting force it has on human connections that make an impact.

Growing up in a single-parent home, she found solace in local Musical theatre -where she was the only person of color. With no money for private lessons, the theatre became her music education. Before entering the military, SGM RHEAMS performed with such notables as Terrence Mann and Sharon Lawrence. Unable to continue college due to financial hardship she continued into a life of service with the United States Army.  She later landed a spot in the World renowned US Army Band Pershing’s Own, achieved the rank of SGM, and became an honor graduate of the Army’s Logistics Management School.  She broke a wall as the third E9 of color in the organization’s 100-year history and fourth woman of color to hold the rank of SGM in the 100-year-old organization.

Today, she is an Alto Vocalist and Producer with The U.S. Army Band Downrange.

She is also a member of the vocal quartet Voices of Service which rose to national awareness through placing 5th on America’s Got Talent and going on to the Champions show. Her path to service was always a major part, while working with the CAMMO (and Voices of Service), Christal furthered her lifelong passion of helping others.  Developing outreach programs for military children to connect through music.

The lessons learned as a performer and soldier only emphasize the true strength and power of the human spirit to lift others up no matter where they are or what they are going through. She speaks a message of inspiration and hope, to entertain and impact others to draw together and aim higher.  SGM Rheams is ready to empower a struggling world with stories and ideas from her background of music and service to help others make connections that have a greater impact.