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Concert Celebrates Navy's 234th Birthday

Story Number: NNS091016-03Release Date: 10/16/2009 5:23:00 AM
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From U.S. Navy Band

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The United States Navy Band presents "Total Force … Total Performance," a concert celebrating the Navy's 234th Birthday Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington.

Hosted by Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Gary Roughead, this entertaining and inspiring concert pays tribute to the Navy, its global mission, and its Sailors.

Capt. George N. Thompson conducts the combined forces of the Concert Band, Sea Chanters chorus, Country Current country-bluegrass group and Cruisers contemporary entertainment ensemble as they showcase the proud heritage of the United States Navy. The production focuses on each of the Navy's fleets and their respective areas of operation, with each ensemble bringing a unique sound and musical perspective that represents the areas depicted in the narration.

The concert is free and tickets are required. To receive tickets, send a self-addressed, stamped business-sized envelope to:
Navy Birthday Tickets
U.S. Navy Band
P.O. Box 70271
Washington, DC 20024-0271.

The concert will also be broadcasted on DTS Oct. 21 and Oct. 23. Check listings for local times.

For more news from the U.S. Navy Band, visit www.navy.mil/local/nb.

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