Navy Band Northeast‘s Chamber Music Ensembles will be performing at Ochre Court at Salve Regina University at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5th.
The Navy Band Northeast’s Chamber music concert is free, open to the public and presents a variety of small ensembles, performing works by Verdi, Copland, Ewazen, Rutter, Sousa and more.
Feature ensembles include a trumpet quartet, trombone quartet, woodwind trio and brass choir.
- What: Navy Band Northeast Chamber Concert
- Where: Ochre Court, Salve Regina University, Newport
- When: Saturday, March 5, 7:00 pm to 8:00pm
- Facebook Event – Navy Band Northeast Chamber Music Series
More About Navy Band Northeast:
Established in 1974, Navy Band Northeast is based on board NAVSTA Newport and is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide, providing musical support for military ceremonies, recruiting, morale and retention programs, and community relations. Under the direction of Lieutenant Gregory Fritz, this group of 35 professional Navy musicians supports more than 300 engagements annually throughout an 11-state area of responsibility, performing regularly for high-ranking military and civilian dignitaries, Navy Recruiting, public outreach and awareness efforts, and partnership in education programs throughout the Northeast United States.
The primary components of Navy Band Northeast: Marching and Ceremonial Bands; Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble; popular music group, Rhode Island Sound; brass quintet, Top Brass and woodwind trio, Crosswinds. Other units consist of various smaller protocol ensembles: Solo Pianist; Solo Guitarist; Jazz Combo, solo Vocalist and solo Guitarist. All ensembles perform a wide range of music from patriotic, classical, contemporary, big band swing, country, and the latest top-40 hits.