Navy Band to Hold Navy Birthday Concert

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The United States Navy Band will perform a concert in honor of the Navy's 237th birthday at the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m.

Entitled "America's Navy: Defining the Fighting Spirit," the concert will include performances by the Navy Concert Band, Sea Chanters chorus and Country Current country/bluegrass ensemble.

"This concert is a fantastic opportunity for us to highlight what our Sailors are accomplishing around the world, delivered with a show that's fun and entertaining for the whole family," said Capt. Brian Walden, commanding officer and conductor.

This year's program will feature music by Keith Urban, John Williams, Carmen Dragon, the Wailin' Jennys and Rodney Atkins, in addition to selections from the musicals "The Scarlet Pimpernel" and "Chess."

The United States Navy Band is the premier musical organization of the United States Navy. Located in Washington, the band performs more than 270 public concerts and 1,300 ceremonies each year. The band is comprised of 172 Sailor musicians recruited from the finest music schools and professional musical organizations.

The program is slated to run nearly two hours. Free tickets are available at http://usnavyband.ticketleap.com/navybirthday.

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