US Navy Band & Sea Chanters: Concert on the Avenue (July 25, 2017)

This is a video recording of a complete "Concert on the Avenue" at the US Navy Memorial with performances by the US Navy Band, US Navy Band Sea Chanters and US Navy Ceremonial Guard and Drill Team on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. on July 25, 2017.

The Concerts on the Avenue series, featuring the United States Navy Band and Navy Ceremonial Guard, is presented on select Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. during the summer at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington. The concert series began in 1997 and combines a wide variety of music in addition to precision drill by the Ceremonial Guard.

Following the presentation of the state and territorial flags of the United States by the Navy Ceremonial Guard, the Navy Drill Team executes their flawless demonstration of close order drill, coordination and timing. These Sailors carry 1903 Springfield rifles, all with 10-inch fixed bayonets.

The Navy Band Sea Chanters is the United States Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway, and contemporary music.

Each year the concert highlights naval history and heritage, honors our fleet and pays tribute to our nation’s veterans. This family-friendly concert features a variety of musical genres, including current radio hits and iconic American music as well as patriotic standards.

Selections include:
National Anthem
Stars and Stripes Forever
Midway March
Navy Hymn (Eternal Father)
Military Services Medley (Armed Forces on Parade)
Freedom
Golden Slumbers
Up is Down (Pirates of the Caribbean)
All Night Long
(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", and "In the Mood
Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World
Workin' Day and Night
Rather Be
Don't You Worry Bout a Thing
Music from the movie "Sing"

(Video photography by Jeff Malet)

Видео US Navy Band & Sea Chanters: Concert on the Avenue (July 25, 2017) канала Jeff Malet Photography