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Navy Band SouthwestDirector, Navy Band Southwest Navy Band Southwest is one of the Navy’s finest and oldest continuing musical organizations. Now with over 70 years of support to the San Diego community, the band serves as the musical ambassador for the Commander, Navy Region Southwest. In addition to the many military activities it supports, the band’s ensembles perform year round throughout the Southwestern United States. The 45-member organization calls upon its Ceremonial Band for the majority of its work. The band’s other performing ensembles include the Pops Wind Ensemble, the Contemporary Music Ensemble, Millennium, the Fleet Jazz Ensemble, the Brass and Woodwind Quintets, and Sea Breeze, the band’s VIP reception combo. Navy Band Southwest averages over 600 performances a year. The majority of these performances are in support of the Navy’s retention and recruiting initiatives. It also performs for many different community concert series and professional sporting events, including regular performances with the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops. Last year, the band had the honor of representing the Navy through performances at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. As a strong proponent of music education, Navy Band Southwest proudly participates in the Navy’s “Partnership in Education” program through educational concerts and clinics for school music programs. Navy Band Southwest is a particularly important part of San Diego’s military heritage. From the 30 Sailors who reported for duty in 1923 to the 45 members of today’s organization, Navy Band Southwest takes pride in upholding its rich tradition and promoting the pride and professionalism of today’s United States Navy. For more information see the Navy Band Southwest home page. |