Chief Petty Officer Raymond D. Ascione, USN
Clarinetist, Naval Academy Band

Chief Ascione was born in Annapolis, Maryland and graduated from Broadneck High School, Annapolis, MD in 1985. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance and a master’s degree in human resource development from Towson University.

Chief Ascione enlisted in the Navy in 1989 and attended the Navy School of Music in Little Creek, Virginia. While at the school, he performed in the faculty concert band. In 1990 Chief Ascione auditioned and was accepted for duty with the U.S. Naval Academy Band as clarinet instrumentalist with the Concert Band, and reported for duty upon graduation.

Chief Ascione currently serves as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of Marching and Ceremonial Bands. He is a clarinet instrumentalist with the Concert Band, and tenor and alto saxophone instrumentalist with ceremonial and marching bands. His past collateral duties include Unit Leader of the marching band, Command Career Counselor, Working Party Supervisor, Command Fitness Leader, Petty Officer in Charge of Supply, and member of the Command Assessment Team.

Chief Ascione has served as woodwind instructor at Salisbury State University and enjoys adjudicating various local and regional musical festivals.

His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards), Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2 awards), Navy Good Conduct Medal (4 awards), the National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

MEMBERS