The United States Navy Band
WASHINGTON , D. C.
Public Affairs Office, The United States Navy Band
617 Warrington Ave., S.E.
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5054
Tel:(202) 433-2394
... the Navy's premier musical organization
THE NAVY BAND IS A DIVERSE ORGANIZATION
The United States Navy Band, the Navy's premier musical organization in Washington,
D.C., features five distinct groups that present free concerts to thousands of people
throughout the country. These ensembles reflect the diversity of American music, offering
everything from big band jazz and country to bluegrass, choral and concert band literature.
Since 1925, the 56-piece Navy Band has presented concerts throughout
the United States in addition to performances at White House and Pentagon ceremonies in
Washington, D.C. Band concerts offer patriotic, classical, martial and pops musical
selections.
The Commodores jazz ensemble is one of the finest big band jazz groups
in the country and has performed at the Montreux/Detroit, Elkhart and Newport jazz
festivals. Commodores programs feature exciting jazz soloists and include everything from
the authentic sounds of the swing era and bebop to contemporary high-energy music.
The seven-member Country Current country-bluegrass group has appeared
on the Grand Ole Opry, TNN's "Nashville Now," the Wheeling Jamboree, and the
Academy of Country Music Awards show. Their repertoire includes everything from country
classics to bluegrass favorites. They also feature a bluegrass quartet.
The Sea Chanters chorus offers patriotic jazz, nautical, classical,
popular, and country music. They also feature smaller ensembles such as a women's trio.
The 20-member group has appeared with the National Symphony and the Cincinnati Pops
Orchestra.
The Navy Band’s newest group, the Cruisers rock ensemble, is a
multi-faceted five-piece group performing classic rock, rhythm and blues, and today’s
top 40 hits.
In addition, the Harp-Flute Duo performs for official receptions, and
various Navy Band chamber ensembles present recital programs at local libraries and
concert halls.
For more information see the Navy
Band home page.
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