Navy Band Performances

Images of U.S. Navy musicians performing at various locations, highlighting the camaraderie and artistic expression within military bands.

230327-N-PG545-1327, Sun City, Arizona (March 27, 2023) Musician 1st Class Maia Rodriguez, from Cleveland, Ohio, dances among audience members during a U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters concert at Sun Dial Auditorium in Sun City. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military

240217-N-PN185-1011 - Kingsport, Tennessee (Feb. 17, 2024) Senior Chief Musician Casey Campbell, a native of Borger, Texas, performs at the Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center as part of the United States Navy Band 2024 national tour. The Navy Band will travel 2500 ground miles over 18 days to 7 states, giving 12 public concerts as well as 5 concerts for students in schools. Navy

LA CROSSE, Wisc. (May 2, 2022) Members of the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus perform a quartet during a concert at Viterbo University. The Sea Chanters performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

Musician 1st Class Danny Stewart, from Laceyville, Pa., plays bass with the U.S. Navy Band Country Current at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., while on the bands 2022 national tour covering three states and 1100 miles.

230327-N-PG545-1327, Sun City, Arizona (March 27, 2023) Musician 1st Class Maia Rodriguez, from Cleveland, Ohio, dances among audience members during a U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters concert at Sun Dial Auditorium in Sun City. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military

221025-N-PG545-1001 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2022) Musician 1st Class Kristine Hsia performs with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble at the Millington Performing Arts Center. The Commodores performed seventeen concerts across five states during their 22-day national tour connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

MASON, Ohio (April 27, 2022) Musician 1st Class Maia Rodriguez, from Cleveland, Ohio, presents narration during a United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus concert at Mason Middle School. The Sea Chanters performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

221104-N-PG545-2125, Austin, Texas (Nov. 4, 2022) The U.S. Navy Band Commodores performed a public concert at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. The Commodores performed seventeen concerts across five states during their 22-day tour connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisc. (May 3, 2022) The United States Navy Band Sea chanters chorus small group, Wavelength, performs during a concert at the Wisconsin Rapids Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

221007-N-DD694-1153 WASHINGTON (Oct. 7, 2022) Chief Musician Beth Revell, left, Musician 1st Class Madilyn Crossland, center, and Senior Chief Musician Antje Farmer perform with the United States Navy Band during a concert in celebration of the Navy's 247th Birthday. The concert highlighted the Navy's unique heritage, diversity, and impact around the world.

240205-N-PN185-1024 - Austin, Texas (Feb. 5, 2024) - Musician 1st Class Matthew Mitchener, from Memphis, Tennessee, performs at the United States Navy Band 2024 national tour concert at Westlake Community Performing Arts Center. The Navy Band will travel 2500 ground miles over 18 days to 7 states, giving 12 public concerts as well as 5 concerts for students in schools. Navy

221027-N-PG545-1026, Tyler, Texas (Oct. 29, 2022) Musician 1st Class Benjamin Ford, trombonist with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, performs a solo at Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center. The Commodores performed seventeen concerts across five states during their 22-day tour connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

PITTSBURGH (April 20, 2022) Chief Musician Michael Webb, from Reston, Virginia, narrates during a "Music in the Schools" concert at the Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts magnet high school. The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

MASON, Ohio (April 27, 2022) Members of the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus sing a sea shanty during a concert at the Mason Middle School. The Sea Chanters performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Band presented their show "Home for the Holidays" at Fort Rucker, Ala. Dec. 12, 2022, during the annual U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker Commanding General's Holiday Concert.

221109-N-PG545-1090, Beaumont, Texas (Nov. 9, 2022) The U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble honors veterans during a concert at Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont, Texas. The Commodores performed seventeen concerts across five states during their 22-day tour connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

221108-N-PG545-1183, San Marcos, Texas (Nov. 8, 2022) Six San Marcos High School students perform with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores during a concert at San Marcos High School Performing Arts Center. The Commodores performed seventeen concerts across five states during their 22-day tour connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

Members of the Parris Island Marine Band perform at the Beaufort Annual Water Festival, July 15, 2022. The bands performance officially kicked off the festivities for the celebration held annually in Beaufort S.C., the local community surrounding MCRD Parris Island.

221027-N-PG545-1184, Tyler, Texas (Oct. 29, 2022) The U.S. Navy Band Commodores honor veterans during their national tour. The Commodores performed seventeen concerts across five states during their 22-day tour connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

230329-N-PG545-1378, Prescott, Arizona (March 29, 2023) Chief Musician Benjamin Bransford, from Hurst, Texas, performs with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters during a concert at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

230329-N-PG545-1451, Prescott, Arizona (March 29, 2023) Musician 1st Class Amy Broadbent, from Rockville, Maryland, performs with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters during a concert at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

The United States Air Force Bands Singing Sergeants perform Freedom during their Fall Tour concert at George Fox University, Newberg, Ore., Oct. 25, 2022. The Singing Sergeants is the official chorus of the U.S. Air Force, one of six musical ensembles that form The United States Air Force Band.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 27, 2022) Chief Musician Casey Campbell, from Lubbock, Texas, performs with the United States Navy Band at Grand Rapids Christian High School in Grand Rapids, Mich. The U.S. Navy Band performed in five states as part of a national tour, connecting communities with their Navy.

220503-N-ZK609-008 - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 3, 2022) - MU2 Rachel Mortenson introduces the members of Navy Band Southeasts Woodwind Quintet to the audience at the Spirit of America Concert during Fleet Week Port Everglades. The Navy Band Southeast Woodwind Quintet played a set of five songs during the concert. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.

230327-N-PG545-1177, Sun City, Arizona (March 27, 2023) Members of the U.S Navy Band Sea Chanters perform at Sun Dial Auditorium in Sun City. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

220807-N-JL161-1018 ANNANDALE, Va. (Aug. 8, 2022) The U.S. Navy Band Cruisers perform for the local community. The Cruisers performed as part of an outdoor concert series in the National Capitol area.

221027-N-PG545-1127, Dripping Springs, Texas (Nov.3, 2022) Musicians 1st Class Justin Mendez, from Yonkers, New York, and Franklin Silva, from San Jose, California, perform with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores during a concert in Dripping Springs, Texas. The Commodores performed seventeen concerts across five states during their 22-day tour connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

230329-N-PG545-1358, Prescott, Arizona (March 29, 2023) Musician 1st Class Michaela Swan, from Rochester, New York, performs with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters during a concert at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

Marine Band San Diego performs during a Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego birthday ball ceremony in San Diego, Nov. 5, 2022. The Marine Corps birthday ball was held in traditional celebration of the founding of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

The Navy Band Commodores saxophone session, featuring Senior Chief Musician Colin Renick from Belmont, Mass., assigned to the U.S. Naval Academy Band, performs at the 2024 Jazz Education Network conference reading session for music educators. The session allows educators to hear live demonstrations of new compositions and arrangements suitable for their student ensembles performed by the Navys premier jazz ensemble. Each year, thousands of educators, students and professional jazz musicians gather for the four day conference to network, seek professional development opportunities, and hear the nations top performing jazz musicians.

Musician 3rd Class Jared Goodrum from Navy Band Northwest rehearses with students from Auburn High School, Washington May 25, 2022. Through military ceremonies, public concerts, and regional tours, Navy Band Northwest serves to heighten esprit de corps throughout military and civilian communities, promote patriotism, and increase public awareness of the Navys mission.

LA CROSSE, Wisc. (May 2, 2022) Members of the small group, the Sideboys, sing a Doo-whop medley during a United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus concert at Viterbo University. The Sea Chanters performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisc. (May 3, 2022) Senior Chief Musician Michael Belinkie, from Richmond, Virginia, serenades the audience during a United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus concert at the Wisconsin Rapids Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

Spc.Brittany Simmons, a vocalist with Fort Sill's 77th Army Band, entertains crowds with her renditions of the services songs during the band's Salute to Veterans Concert Sunday, Nov. 13.

U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform The Most Wonderful Time of the Year during a holiday concert at Camp Foster Theater, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2022. The III MEF Band hosted a concert to celebrate the holidays with the Okinawan-based service members, community members and families in attendance.

The Air Force Band performs during a holiday concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2022.

221027-N-PG545-1001, West Memphis, Ark. (Oct. 27, 2022) Musician 1st class David Kapral, trombonist with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble, performs a solo. The Commodores performed seventeen concerts across five states during their 22-day tour connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at Bielskie Centrum Kultury in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, Oct. 17, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.

U.S. Navy Band Country Current closes their 2022 national tour with a performance at the Dailey and Vincent American Made Music Festival in Hiawassee, Ga.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Alan Smith sings at the Training and Doctrine Command Band at Jacob Theater stage during a Music Under the Stars community event on Aug 11, 2022, at Fort Eustis, Virginia.

U.S. Navy Band Country Current performs at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., while on the bands 2022 national tour covering three states and 1100 miles.

230329-N-PG545-1368, Prescott, Arizona (March 29, 2023) Veterans stand to be recognized during a U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters concert at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

The Navy Band Cruisers perform at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The Navy Band performs concerts throughout the Washington DC area.

Members of the Band of the Pacific perform on stage during the Japan-U.S. Joint Music Concert at Foster Hall in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 10, 2024. The annual Japan-U.S. Joint Concert acts as an avenue in strengthening the partnerships and alliances between Yokota Air Base and the local community. Air Force

U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform The Most Wonderful Time of the Year during a holiday concert at Camp Foster Theater, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2022. The III MEF Band hosted a concert to celebrate the holidays with the Okinawan-based service members, community members and families in attendance.

Musicians 1st Class Sally Sandker and Caleb Cox, the newest members of U.S. Navy Band Country Current, play guitar and sing vocals at the historic Lincoln Theater in Marion, Va., while on the bands 2022 national tour.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at the Przemyskie Centrum Kultury i Nauki Zamek in Przemyśl, Poland, Oct. 20, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.

240218-N-PN185-1019 - Blacksburg, Virginia (Feb. 18, 2024) - Percussion instrumentalist Senior Chief Musician Randy Johnson, a native of Wayzata, Minnesota, performs a contemporary piece of wind band literature by clapping on the final concert of the United States Navy Band 2024 national tour at Viriginia Tech University. The Navy Band traveled 2500 ground miles over 18 days to 7 states, and performed 12 public concerts as well as 5 concerts for students in schools. Navy

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brook Emery, a clarinetist with The United States Air Force Concert Band, leads the crowd in a favorite holiday tune at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., on Dec. 10, 2022. The United States Air Force Band had a full weekend of holiday concerts in the nation's capital after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic.

221104-N-PG545-2089, Austin, Texas (Nov. 4, 2022) Huston-Tillotson University jazz student and saxophonist, Xavier Linton, performs with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores during a concert at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. U.S. Navy photo by Musician 1st Class Anastasia Bonotto)

Pictured: Petra Lessoing, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Host NationAdviser and Garrison Commander Col. Reid FurmanIn celebration of German-American camaraderie, more than 450 people gathered at Kaiserslautern's historical Fruchthalle Monday night for the 8th annualGerman-American Friendship Concert hosted by U.S. Army GarrisonRheinland-Pfalz and performed by the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band andChorus. After the band played an opening number, Garrison Commander Col. Reid Furman formally welcomed the concert-goers. "Tonight we celebrate the relationships we have developed throughout theyears, and cherish this opportunity to interact as friends and neighbors,"said Reid. "It is with our sincere gratitude that we take this opportunityto say thank you to this great city and its people, who provide ahome-away-from-home for our military members, civilians and families."In 2014, the United States Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, in cooperationwith the

The Marine Corps Force Reserve Band performs during the Music for All Summer Symposium 2022 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana June 30, 2022. The band, based out of New Orleans, Lousiana closed out the weeklong MFA event. Partnerships with organizations like MFA allow for Marine Corps Recruiting Command to connect with educators, influencers and students.

220910-N-SJ665-1100 BALTIMORE, Md. (September 10, 2022) Musician 1st Class David Smith performs a solo with the band. The Cruisers represent the U.S. Navy performing concerts around the country.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at the State Music School Complex in Jarosław, Poland, Oct. 18, 2022. Through music, the USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase our cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Poland.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at the Przemyskie Centrum Kultury i Nauki Zamek in Przemyśl, Poland, Oct. 20, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at Bielskie Centrum Kultury in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, Oct. 17, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisc. (May 3, 2022) Musician 1st Class Amy Broadbent, from Rockville, Maryland, conducts the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus during a concert at the Wisconsin Rapids Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

Air Force Band conductor Col. Don Schofield leads the band during a holiday concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2022.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at the Przemyskie Centrum Kultury i Nauki Zamek in Przemyśl, Poland, Oct. 20, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.

221007-N-DD694-1380 WASHINGTON (Oct. 7, 2022) Members of the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters perform during a concert in celebration of the Navy's 247th Birthday. The concert highlighted the Navy's unique heritage, diversity, and impact around the world.

Veterans stand as their service song is performed by U.S. Navy Band Country Current at the Rex Theater in Galax, Va., while on the bands 2022 national tour covering three states and 1100 miles.

Veterans stand as their service song is performed by U.S. Navy Band Country Current at the Rex Theater in Galax, Va., while on the bands 2022 national tour covering three states and 1100 miles.

240210-N-PN185-1008 - Pearl, Mississippi (Feb. 10, 2024) - Musician 1st Class Matthew Mitchener, from Memphis, Tennessee, performs at the United States Navy Band 2024 national tour concert at Peal High School. The Navy Band will travel 2500 ground miles over 18 days to 7 states, giving 12 public concerts as well as 5 concerts for students in schools. Navy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erik Wright, a member of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs a saxophone duet with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Ren Watanabe, a member of the Southwestern Air Defense Force Band, during a joint big band jazz concert at the Naha Cultural Arts Theater, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, July 10, 2022. The purpose of the concert was to show Tomo Ni, a Japanese phrase for togetherness, describing the relationship with allies, standing together in defense of shared values, peace, and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at Club 4of the Regional Logistics Basein Wrocław, Poland, Oct. 12, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.

230327-N-PG545-1029, Sun City, Arizona (March 27, 2023) Musician 1st Class Nate Buttram, from Camdenton, Missouri, performs with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters at Sun Dial Auditorium in Sun City. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at the State Music School Complex in Jarosław, Poland, Oct. 18, 2022. Through music, the USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase our cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Poland.

MARION, Ohio (Apri. 24, 2022) Members of the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus perform a quartet during a concert at the Palace Theatre. The Sea Chanters performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

The Apollo Society, the Uniformed Services University's (USU) student-led music group, hosted the annual Winter Talent Show in the schools Sanford Auditorium on Dec. 8. According to the talent shows organizers, the goal of the annual event is to offer a creative opportunity for the entire USU community. The talent show brought a host of performers showcasing works ranging from composer Taktakishvili to Beyoncé.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at the State Music School Complex in Jarosław, Poland, Oct. 18, 2022. Through music, the USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase our cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Poland.

Musician 2nd Class Cesar Pimentel Oritz, from Caguas, Puerto Rico, left, and Musician 2nd Class Michael Parker, from Syracuse, New York perform in a concert at the Centro Cultural Sampedrano in San Pedro Sula, Honduras during Continuing Promise 2022, Nov. 6, 2022. Continuing Promise is a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at Dolnobrzeg Cultural Center in Brzeg Dolny, Poland, Oct. 11, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. The band brings Americas musical heritage and Air Force excellence to audiences across Europe and Africa.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at Katowice City of Gardens in Katowice, Poland, Oct. 15, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.

The United States Air Force Brass Quintet plays holiday music during the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., Dec. 2, 2022. The evening included music, Santa Claus, hot chocolate, and sweet treats for the kids.

WASHINGTON (June 15, 2021) Musician 1st Class Kenny Ray Horton performs with the U.S. Navy Band at a concert for members of the Naval District Washington community, June 15, 2021, at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. The Navy Band performed extensively during the summer concert season in Washington, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware.

U.S. Navy Band Country Current closes their 2022 national tour with a performance at the Dailey and Vincent American Made Music Festival in Hiawassee, Ga.

220628-N-PN850-1140WASHINGTON (Jun. 28, 2022) Musicians First Class Madilyn Crossland and Dennys Moura sing a duet with the U.S. Navy Band. The Navy Band performs for a Concert on the Avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

230329-N-PG545-1236, Prescott, Arizona (March 29, 2023) Musicians 1st Class Madilyn Crossland, Maia Rodriguez, and Michaela Swan, perform during a U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters concert at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

Honored Demonstration Band of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Senior Solider Anna Khabarova, left, soloist, sings with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band at the Przemyskie Centrum Kultury i Nauki Zamek in Przemyśl, Poland, Oct. 20, 2022. Through music, the USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase our cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Poland.

Members of Tops in Blue line the front of the stage and perform their finale song July 11, 2014, at Cabrillo High School in Lompoc, Calif. Celebrating 60 years of tradition, the team performed for Vandenberg Air Force Base personnel, families and members of the local community.

Musicians from Navy Band Northwest perform with students at Auburn High School in Auburn, Washington May 25, 2022. Through military ceremonies, public concerts, and regional tours, Navy Band Northwest serves to heighten esprit de corps throughout military and civilian communities, promote patriotism, and increase public awareness of the Navys mission.

U.S. Army Spc. Stephenia Ozokwere, Spc. Ana Rodriguez and Spc. Brianna Richardson, U.S. Army Europe Band and Chorus, performs during the playing of Dancing in the Street” at the German American friendship concert, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Oct. 3, 2019. The U.S. Army Europe Band and Chorus presented the German American friendship concert to celebrate a year of musical collaboration to foster a strong relationship among the community.

Reportage: Musician 1st Class Megan Weikleenget, of Buffalo, New York, a soprano with the Coast Guard Band, performs a solo at a concert at Portsmouth, Virginia, June 6, 2018.

230329-N-PG545-1412, Prescott, Arizona (March 29, 2023) Chief Musician Jennifer Stothoff, from Roanoke, Virginia, performs with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters during a concert at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

240217-N-PN185-1006 - Kingsport, Tennessee (Feb. 17, 2024) - Chief Musician William Edwards, a native of Bowie, Maryland, performs at the Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center as part of the United States Navy Band 2024 national tour. The Navy Band will travel 2500 ground miles over 18 days to 7 states, giving 12 public concerts as well as 5 concerts for students in schools. Navy

Trumpet players, U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas Glass Jr., and LCpl. Connor M. Hazelrigg, with Marine Corps Force Reserve Band, performs during the Music for All Summer Symposium 2022 at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on June 30, 2022. The band, based out of New Orleans, Lousiana closed out the weeklong MFA event. Partnerships with organizations like MFA allow Marine Corps Recruiting Command to connect with educators, influencers and students.

221026-N-PG545-1001 , Southaven, Miss. (Oct. 26, 2022) The United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble performs at DeSoto Central High School in Mississippi. The Commodores performed seventeen concerts across five states during their 22-day tour connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at Dolnobrzeg Cultural Center in Brzeg Dolny, Poland, Oct. 11, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. The band brings Americas musical heritage and Air Force excellence to audiences across Europe and Africa.

ASHTABULA, Ohio (May 4, 2022) XXXX, from XX, XX., performs with the United States Navy Band at Lakeside High School in Ashtabula, Ohio. The U.S. Navy Band performed in five states as part of a national tour, connecting communities with their Navy.

Musician 3rd Class Daniel Caton, from Berlin, Maryland performs in a concert at the Centro Cultural Sampedrano in San Pedro Sula, Honduras during Continuing Promise 2022, Nov. 6, 2022. Continuing Promise is a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

221025-N-PQ545-1047, Denton, Texas (Nov.1, 2022) Musician 1st Class Kevin McDonald talks to University of North Texas student following a U.S. Navy Band Commodores performance. In addition to performing public concerts, the Commodores participated in a number of educational outreach events during their national tour.

Honored Demonstration Band of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Senior Solider Anna Khabarova, soloist, sings with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band at the Przemyskie Centrum Kultury i Nauki Zamek in Przemyśl, Poland, Oct. 20, 2022. Through music, the USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase our cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Poland.

ROCHESTER, Minn. (May 1, 2022) Musician 1st Class Dennys Moura, from Gaithersburg, Maryland, sings a solo during a concert by the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus at Rochester Community and Technical College. The Sea Chanters performed in seven states during its 13-city, 2,000-mile tour, connecting communities across the nation to their Navy.

The Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble sightread new big band music at the 2024 Jazz Education Network conference reading session for music educators. The session allows educators to hear live demonstrations of new compositions and arrangements suitable for their student ensembles performed by the Navys premier jazz ensemble. Each year, thousands of educators, students and professional jazz musicians gather for the four day conference to network, seek professional development opportunities, and hear the nations top performing jazz musicians.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at Club 4of the Regional Logistics Basein Wrocław, Poland, Oct. 12, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.

Spirited performance by the Black Sea Navy Ensemble in Sevastopol, Ukraine exclusively staged for Seabourn visiting guests.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 16, 2022) - Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band perform during the 44th annual Friendship Day celebration onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). For the first time in three years, CFAY held an open base event to highlight the friendship between the local Japanese community and the U.S. Navy. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

U.S. Navy Band Country Current performs at Elmwood Park in Roanoke, Va., the first stop on the band's 2022 national tour covering 1100 miles and three states.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert Potterf, a bass instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division band, plays the electric bass during a performance at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 27, 2022. This is an annual formal concert that serves to commemorate American participation in World War I.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs after the opening ceremony at the Slovak International Air Fest at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, Aug. 27, 2022. The bands performances at this event demonstrate the U.S.s commitment and support to a key NATO Ally. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band brings Americas musical heritage and Air Force excellence to audiences across Europe and Africa.

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (April 25, 2022) Chief Musician Casey Campbell, from Lubbock, Texas, performs with the United States Navy Band at Crystal Lake High School in Crystal Lake, Ill. The U.S. Navy Band performed in five states as part of a national tour, connecting communities with their Navy.

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