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Academic Year 2017-2018

  • Sep
    09
  • Navy vs. Tulane Football Game
    Location: Annapolis, MD
    Time: 03:30 PM
  • Sep
    15
  • Organ Recital
    Chapel Organ
    Ms. Carol Williams
    Location: USNA Chapel
    Time: 07:30 PM

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    USNA proudly welcomes renowned guest organist, Ms. Carol Williams.

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  • Sep
    22
  • Second Class Parent's Weekend Concert
    Location: USNA Mahan Hall
    Time: 07:30 PM

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    In honor of Second Class Parent's Weekend, the USNA Men's Glee Club, USNA Women's Glee Club, and USNA Gospel Choir join together in a rare combined performance highlighting the incredible talents of the Brigade of Midshipmen!

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  • Sep
    23
  • Navy vs. Cincinnati Football Game
    Location: Annapolis, MD
    Time: 03:30 PM
  • Oct
    01
  • U.S. Navy Sea Services Annual Mass
    Location: Emmitsburg, MD (Seton Shrine)
    Time: 03:00 PM
  • Oct
    15
  • Guest Choir
    Location: Kettering Baptist Church
    Time: 11:00 AM

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    PUBLIC PERFORMANCE:

         Kettering Baptist Church           
              6909 Crain Highway           
              Upper Marlboro, MD
              11:00 AM, FREE ADMISSION (No Tickets Required)

  • Oct
    20-22
  • Pipes and Drums Host Royal Marine Military College Pipes and Drums
    Location: Various
  • Oct
    20
  • Jessica Lang Dance
    Location: USNA Alumni Hall
    Time: 07:30 PM

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    The Distinguished Artists Series is part of a comprehensive program developed by the Naval Academy's Senior Leadership to enrich the education of Midshipmen through exposure and involvement with fine arts. This series has presented the world's finest classical and cultural performers to the Academy with an annual mix of Opera, Ballet, Orchestra, and diverse international ensembles. The Distinguished Artists Series was launched with the opening of Alumni Hall, and for the past 26 years, has enjoyed the support of the Navy's most senior officers, the Naval Academy's faculty and staff, the Midshipmen, and the greater Academy community.

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  • Oct
    21
  • Navy vs. UCF Football Game
    Location: Annapolis, MD
    Time: 03:30 PM
  • Oct
    27-28
  • USNA Halloween Concert
    Location: USNA Chapel
    Time: 08:00 PM

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    The USNA annual Halloween Concert is a spectacular event of music, light, drama, and dance.  One of the most popular events on the Yard, this production is an experience you will not soon forget!  This electrifying concert features Mr. Monte Maxwell, Chapel Organist and Director of Chapel Music, with the multi-faceted talents of midshipmen in a presentation that has drawn record-breaking crowds into the Naval Academy Chapel.  A wide variety of music from multiple genres, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, are featured in this concert celebrating the triumph of good over evil and All Saints’ Day. The incredible performances, special effects, and grand finale will leave you on the edge of your seat!

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    2017 - Annual Halloween Concerts

    PERFORMANCES:

         Friday, October 27, 2017
         8:00 PM, USNA Main Chapel

         Saturday, October 28, 2017

         8:00 PM, USNA Main Chapel

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  • Oct
    28
  • Marine Corps Invitational Band Exhibition
    Location: Navy Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis
    Time: 07:00 PM
  • Nov
    09-13
  • Veteran's Day Concert Tour
    Men's Glee Club
    Women's Glee Club
    with the Memphis Symphony
    Location: Memphis, TN

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    The Men's and Women's Glee Clubs will be traveling to MEMPHIS, TN to perform a series of concerts with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra!

    PUBLIC PERFORMANCES:

         Saturday, November 11, 2017           
              7:30 PM, Cannon Center for the Performing Arts 
              255 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN

         Sunday, November 12, 2017          
              2:30 PM, Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
              255 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN

    For additional information, please visit the Memphis Symphony website at: http://www.memphissymphony.org

  • Nov
    11
  • Navy vs. SMU Football Game
    Location: Annapolis, MD
    Time: 12:00 PM
  • Nov
    12
  • Guest Choir
    Location: Union Temple Baptist Church, D.C.
    Time: 11:00 PM

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    PUBLIC PERFORMANCE:

         Union Temple Baptist Church
              1225 W. St. SE
              Washington, D.C. 20020
               11:00 AM, FREE ADMISSION (No Tickets Required)

  • Nov
    17
  • Midshipmen Instrumentalists
    Location: USNA Chapel
    Time: 07:30 PM

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    The Naval Academy Orchestra, comprised of talented Midshipmen and members of the Annapolis community, presents its second annual fall concert.

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  • Dec
    01
  • Fall Concert
    Location: USNA Mahan Hall
    Time: 07:30 PM

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    Join the Pipes and Drums as they perform their Fall Concert - complete with Pipes and Drums (of course!), Highland Dancers, Celtic instruments, and a few extra surprises!

    Don't miss it!

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  • Dec
    02-03
  • 71st Annual Handel's Messiah
    Location: USNA Chapel

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    Continuing a long-standing tradition, the USNA Glee Club combines with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, and soloists from the Metropolitan Opera Company to present selections from Handel's beloved Messiah on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon conducted by Dr. Aaron Smith, USNA Director of Musical Activities. This beautifully elegant concert has been broadcast on public television stations both regionally and nationwide.

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    71st Annual Handel's Messiah at USNA

    PERFORMANCES:

         Saturday, December 2, 2017
          8:00 PM, USNA Main Chapel

         Sunday, December 3, 2017

         3:00 PM, USNA Main Chapel

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  • Dec
    03
  • Guest Choir
    Location: New Macedonia Baptist Church, D.C.
    Time: 06:00 PM

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    PUBLIC PERFORMANCE:

         New Macedonia Baptist Church           
              4115 Alabama Avenue, SE
              Washington, D.C. 20019
              6:00 PM, FREE ADMISSION (No Tickets Required)

  • Dec
    08
  • Annual Pipe and Drum Competition
    Pipes and Drums
    against West Point Pipes and Drums
    Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Jan
    26
  • Midshipmen Classical Instrumental Recital
    Location: USNA, Main Chapel
    Time: 07:30 PM

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    The Brigade of Midshipmen possesses a vast number of very talented instrumentalists. These midshipmen come from backgrounds of intense disciplined training since early childhood. This special recital highlights individual midshipmen on a variety of instruments... from violin and trumpet to piano and harp.

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  • Feb
    22-04
  • Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    Location: USNA, Mahan Hall

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    Winter Musical

    A highlight of each year is the USNA Glee Club Winter Musical. Produced in true Broadway style, it is a fully-staged, costumed, and choreographed production with live pit orchestra. 

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    2017-2018 - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT!

         Friday, February 23, 2018
         7:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

         Saturday, February 24, 2018
         7:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

         Sunday, February 25, 2018
         3:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

         Friday, March 2, 2018
         7:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

         Saturday, March 3, 2018
         7:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

         Sunday, March 4, 2018
         3:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

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  • Feb
    25
  • Guest Choir
    Location: Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, MD
    Time: 11:00 AM

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    PUBLIC PERFORMANCE:

         Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church           
              4444 Branch Avenue           
              Temple Hills, MD 20748
              11:00 AM, FREE ADMISSION (No Tickets Required)

  • Mar
    08-17
  • SPRING CONCERT TOUR
    Location: GA, SC, NC

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    The Men's and Women's Glee Clubs will travel to SAVANNAH, HILTON HEAD, CHARLESTON, MYRTLE BEACH, and CHARLOTTE to perform several public concerts.  The first combined concert tour of the two Glee Clubs in over a decade!  Featured work will be Durufle's Requiem accompanied by world-renowned Naval Academy Organist, Mr. Monte Maxwell - in addition to Sea Shanties, Broadway favorites, patriotic and sublime classical gems!

    PUBLIC PERFORMANCES:

         SAVANNAH, GA

              March 9, 2018 - Public Concert!               
                  
    St. Peter's Episcopal Church
                   3 Westridge Road
                   Savannah, GA 31411
                   7:00 PM

         CHARLESTON, SC

              March 11, 2018 - Public Concert!
      
                 First Scotts Presbyterian Church
                   53 Meeting Street  
                   Charleston, SC 29401
                   3:00 PM

         HILTON HEAD, SC

              March 14, 2018 - Public Concert!
                    First Presbyterian Church
                    540 William Hilton Pkwy
                    Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
                    6:30 PM

         MYRTLE BEACH, SC

              March 15, 2018 - Public Concert!                
                   First United Methodist Church
                   901 North Kings Highway
                   Myrtle Beach, SC 29577             
                   7:00 PM

         CHARLOTTE, NC

              March 17, 2018 - Public Concert!                
                   Myers Park Baptist Church
                   2001 Selwyn Avenue   
                   Charlotte, NC 28207                
                   7:00 PM

  • Mar
    23
  • Glee Club Spring Tour "Home" Concert
    Location: USNA, Main Chapel
    Time: 07:30 PM

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    The Men's and Women's Glee Clubs return from SAVANNAH, HILTON HEAD, CHARLESTON, MYRTLE BEACH, and CHARLOTTE.  The first combined concert tour of the two Glee Clubs in over a decade!  Featured work will be Durufle's Requiem accompanied by world-renowned Naval Academy Organist, Mr. Monte Maxwell - in addition to Sea Shanties, Broadway favorites, patriotic and sublime classical gems!

    Come see and hear a spectacular performance witnessed by thousands as the Men's and Women's Glee Club represented USNA on the road!

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  • Apr
    06
  • Spring Concert
    Location: USNA, Mahan Hall
    Time: 07:30 PM

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    Join the Pipes and Drums as they perform their Spring Concert - complete with Pipes and Drums (of course!), Highland Dancers, Celtic instruments, and a few extra surprises!

    Don't miss it!

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  • Apr
    07
  • International Ball
    Location: USNA, Alumni Hall
    Time: 06:00 PM

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    (Admittance to International Ball required.)
  • Apr
    08
  • Reunion Concert
    Location: USNA, Main Chapel
    Time: 03:00 PM

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    Co-sponsored by the Naval Academy Women's Glee Club and the Naval Academy Alumni Association Women's Special Interest Group, join us for a very special concert in the beautiful Naval Academy Chapel as we combine current and former members of the Women's Glee Club!

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  • Apr
    14
  • St. John's Croquet Match
    Location: St. John's College Campus
    Time: 12:00 PM
  • Apr
    20
  • 45th Annual Spring Oratorio
    Men's Glee Club
    Women's Glee Club
    with the Annapolis Symphony
    Location: USNA, Alumni Hall
    Time: 07:30 PM

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    The Distinguished Artists Series is part of a comprehensive program developed by the Naval Academy's Senior Leadership to enrich the education of Midshipmen through exposure and involvement with fine arts. This series has presented the world's finest classical and cultural performers to the Academy with an annual mix of Opera, Ballet, Orchestra, and diverse international ensembles. The Distinguished Artists Series was launched with the opening of Alumni Hall, and for the past 25 years, has enjoyed the support of the Navy's most senior officers, the Naval Academy's faculty and staff, the Midshipmen, and the greater Academy community.

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    45th Annual Spring Oratorio Friday, April 20, 2018

    Durufle: Requiem
    Dr. Aaron Smith, conductor

    Requiem - by 20th-century French master Maurice Durufle, is one of the composer’s most cherished works.  Composed in 1947 at the end of World War II and based upon hauntingly beautiful plainchant, the elegantly restrained setting is unique among requiems.  Breaking away from the operatic and highly dramatic Requiem settings of Berlioz and Verdi, he instead focuses not on visions of hell and damnation, but on images of rest and peace.  

    Join us for beautiful evening of music performed by the critically acclaimed USNA Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra!

     

     

  • Apr
    22
  • Guest Choir
    Location: TBD
    Time: 11:00 AM

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    PUBLIC PERFORMANCE:

         TBD
               11:00 AM, FREE ADMISSION (No Tickets Required)

  • Apr
    28
  • Southern Maryland Celtic Festival
    Location: St. Leonard, MD
  • May
    04
  • Hymn Sing
    Location: USNA, Main Chapel
    Time: 07:00 PM

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    Led by Mr. Monte Maxwell, USNA's Chapel Organist and Director of Chapel Music, this is a "good ol' fashion" hymn sing!  Bring a list of your favorite hymns and get ready to sing your heart out!

    No tickets required!  (Just your voices!)

  • May
    21
  • Herndon Climb
    Location: USNA, Zimmerman Bandstand
    Time: 12:00 PM
  • May
    22
  • Turnover Formation Performance
    Location: USNA, Tecumseh Court
    Time: 12:30 PM
  • May
    22
  • Commissioning Week Concert
    Location: USNA, Main Chapel
    Time: 08:30 PM

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    The Naval Academy Men's Glee Club, Women's Glee Club, and Gospel Choir join forces to present a very special performance in honor of the Class of 2018!  Join us for this memorable 90-minute concert featuring Patriotic favorites, Sea Chanties, Broadway, and sacred songs in the beautiful setting of the Naval Academy Chapel!

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  • May
    23
  • Commissioning Week Organ Recital
    Location: USNA, Main Chapel
    Time: 04:00 PM

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    Immediately following the Blue Angels, join us in the beautiful Naval Academy Chapel as world-class organist, Mr. Monte Maxwell, demonstrates the incredible power and sound of one of the finest organs in the world.  Ample air-conditioning included!

    Tickets available at the door, or in advance by clicking here.

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