April is Jazz Appreciation Month celebrating a uniquely American artform that emerged from the vibrant streets of New Orleans and busy clubs of Harlem to take the world by storm in the 20th century. Since its very beginning, jazz music has served a vital role in the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band's mission thoughout the Pacific. #usnavy #usnavyband #jazz #jazzappreciation
To honor Women's History Month, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band would like to spotlight the outstanding work of Oboe Instrumentalist and Parade Band drum major Musician Second Class Jackie Skeweris.
#navy #navymusic #WomensHistoryMonth #sailorspotlight
We had a great time on KWXX FM this morning talking about our #BigIsland tour! Come check us out tomorrow at 1:15 pm live at the Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival!
Retirement Ceremony in honor of Chief Musician Christopher “Tuba” Jerome
WAVES of the Navy
Today we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, or WAVES. On July 30, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Public Law 689, creating the Navy's Women Reserve Program, which paved the way for officer and enlisted women to enter the Navy.
The first women to serve in the U.S. Navy were nurses, beginning with the “Sacred Twenty” appointed after Congress established the Navy Nurse Corps on May 13, 1908. The first large-scale enlistment of women into the Navy met clerical shortages during World War I, and the second came months before the United States entered World War II. During World War II, more than 80,000 officers and enlisted women served in the WAVES.
To commemorate this occasion, all 11 Navy Bands worked together to collaborate on this march. “WAVES of the Navy”, was written in 1943 by WAVES officers Elizabeth Ender and Betty St. Clair. You can hear at the end how the march also lines up perfectly with “Anchors Aweigh.” We would like to thank our shipmates at United States Naval Academy Band, Navy Band Southwest, Navy Band Southeast, U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band, Navy Band Northeast, U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Navy Band Great Lakes, U.S. Fleet Forces Band, and Navy Band Northwest for helping us bring all the combined talents of Navy Music together.
Women – active, reserve, and civilian – significantly contribute to the strength of our Navy and the defense of our nation. Naval history is full of trailblazing pioneers who paved the way for more than 120,000 women serving today. Women have served in every rank, from seaman to admiral and in most every job, from naval aviators to explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Every job, space, and rank in the Navy is open to women, and women serve in nearly every Navy community. As we celebrate 80 years of accomplishments, we also look forward to what will be accomplished next.
Rubispheres
To continue our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we'd like to present the 3rd movement of "Rubispheres" by American composer Valerie Coleman, dedicated to the U.S. Navy's B-1 Band.
Comprised of the first African-Americans to serve at a rank higher than Messman in the modern Navy, the B-1 Band was a trailblazing entity in its own right. Formed and first stationed together in North Carolina, the unit arrived here in Pearl Harbor in 1944. It's diverse nature and utmost professionalism is remembered to this day and we hope you enjoy this performance!
Valerie Coleman Flutist & Composer
Remembering the B-1 Navy Band
#BlackHistoryMonth: "We set a standard and a stage that said blacks can do more than just menial work... It was an awakening, a tiny awakening, for our country to see us in this role in the United States Navy. " -Calvin Morrow, B-1 Band Member.
Please take a moment to watch this inspirational interview with B-1 members Calvin Morrow, Simeon Holloway and Jewitt White.
Song to the Moon
For this Valentine's Day, we would like to dedicate our rendition of "Song to the Moon", arranged for Woodwind Septet, to our friends, partners and allies separated by the sea. From the opera Rusalka, a water nymph begs the moon to reveal her true feelings of love for a human prince. No matter the circumstance, let us remember that each night we can all look up to the same moon and find comfort in the connection we all share. #ValentinesDay #usnavy #knowyourmil
O Holy Night
Merry Christmas Eve! This holiday season, let the music of the United States Navy Band help bring you together with those you may be separated from. Leave us a comment and tag someone you hope to see again soon! #NavyHolidays #NavyMusic
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
❄️🎄☃️It's the #12DaysOfNavyMusic and Navy Band Northeast would like to wish you all the happiest of holidays with our special big band rendition of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" arranged by our very own Musician 3rd Class Jordan Fredrick!🎺🎷🥁🎹
#NavyDaysOfChristmas #NavyMusic #WeWishYouAMerryChristmas #NavyBandNortheast #NavyHolidays #USNavyWarCollege
Mistletoe, You, and Me
For the next installment of #12DaysOfNavyMusic, the United States Naval Academy Band's Blues & Gold performs "Mistletoe, You, and Me," an original tune by Chief Musician Rory Cherry and arranged by Senior Chief Musician Colin Renick. The video was filmed surrounding the 2021 Giving Tree at USNA in the beautiful Rotunda of Bancroft Hall. Who knew that Bill the Goat was such a talented musician? Have a happy and safe holiday season!
#usna #USNavy #NavyMusic #mistletoe #blues #bluesmusic #billthegoat
Home for the Holidays
Honoring our forward-deployed Sailors across the globe, U.S. 7th Fleet Band's feature for #12DaysofNavyMusic celebrates the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), who recently returned to homeport at Yokosuka, Japan following a 6-month deployment.
For all sailors serving throughout the fleet, past and present, we hope to bring you and your loved ones comfort with “Home for the Holidays.”
U.S. Pacific Fleet Band is comprised of 47 musicians who support nearly 600 engagements per year COMMUNITY GUIDELINES:
