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The original members of the United States Naval Academy Band sailed into Annapolis harbor on May 17, 1853. To commemorate this event, the Navy's "Oldest and Finest Band" presents a special anniversary performance on May 9th, at 8:00 P.M. in the Naval Academy's beautiful Alumni Hall.

LCDR Donald H. Keller, Jr., 25th Leader of the Naval Academy Band, has prepared a musical program to include newly commissioned works and a multimedia presentation chronicling 150 years of Naval Academy Band history. The concert opens with the premiere of Since First We Set Sail, by James Hosay, followed by the premiere of Dr. Paul Whear's interpretation of Eternal Father.The program also includes The Oldest and Finest March, by Dr. Gary Belshaw, and two original compositions by current members, The Sesquicentennial March,by Petty Officer John Ohlemeyer, and Anchored in Tradition, by Petty Officer Justin Skorupa. As a special treat, the Electric Brigade will be on hand to perform a medley of hits including songs by the Temptations, Jackson 5, The Four Seasons, and Ricky Martin. As always, there will be patriotic songs featuring Petty Officer Ira Ostrowski, and the most famous piece ever written by a Naval Academy Band Leader, Charles Zimmermann's Anchors Aweigh. Join the United States Naval Academy Band in a celebration of 150 years of music and service to their Academy and nation.

For booking and arrival details,
Please see the ITG Calendar for May and scroll down to May 9th

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