Upcoming Performances

In honor of Second Class Parents 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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USNA proudly welcomes renowned guest organist, Mr. Jalani Eddington.

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Public Performance:
     Alfred Street Baptist Church
          301 South Alfred Street
          Alexandria, VA 22314
     11:30 AM Worship Service

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 27 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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THE SOUL REBELS

The Soul Rebels (8-piece brass band), Christian Scott (trumpet), and Tonya Boyd-Cannon (2015 finalist on NBC’s The Voice) honor the legacy of their musical heritage and highlight the modern vibrancy of New Orleans music and culture as it exists today.  Started with an idea - to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on, they took that tradition and blended funk and soul with . . . elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within a brass band context. The band has built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere. When not touring, The Soul Rebels' weekly show at New Orleans' Le Bon Temps Roulé is known to erupt with the kind of contagious, shout-along musical mayhem that The Rebels bring with them wherever they perform. The Soul Rebels continue to chart new territory as they combine topnotch musicianship and songs with grooves that celebrate dancing, life, funk and soul.

Christian Scott, also known as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, is a two-time Edison Award winning (2010 and 2012) and Grammy Award nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and music executive. Christian’s Grammy nominated international recording debut, Rewind that was called “arguably the most remarkable premiere the genre has seen in the last decade” by Billboard Magazine, earned Christian two prominent features on their cover and inclusion in their list of “Ones to Watch in 2006.”
 
Tonya Boyd-Cannon's professional career started as a background vocalist for Jean Knight, who's best known for her 1970’s hit single, “Mr. Big Stuff”. Tonya's professional career also includes work as a vocal coach, Educator and Minister of music. Additionally, she is credited with creating the first, combined male and female mass choir in the Orleans Parish prison in New Orleans. Tonya’s rare contralto voice, almost identical to that of a countertenor, pushes the envelope with soulful arrangements and jazzy lyrical content. Tonya's career catapulted when she appeared on Season 8 of NBC's The Voice. She wowed the crowd and her coach Adam Levine.

"It’s possible that no band in the world has a more impressive resume than The Soul Rebels."
—Paste Magazine

“[Christian Scott is] jazz’s young style God... the architect of a new commercially viable fusion."
—JazzTimes Magazine

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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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A very special performance in memory of the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of WWI.

Featuring baritone John Brancy and pianist Peter Dugan, 'A Silent Night' is a collection of classical and popular art songs written mostly by composers who lived through, fought, and died in the Great War.

The program honors and illuminates the legacy of these composers, some of whom are often forgotten.  On a larger scale, 'A Silent Night' is the first program of its kind that uses the intimate art of classical song to tell the story of the millions of soldiers who lost their lives in the Great War, simultaneously honoring their sacrifice and mourning their loss with a subtlety of expression that only great music and poetry can convey.

Seating is limited.

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The Naval Academy Orchestra, comprised of talented midshipmen and members of the Annapolis community, presents its 3rd annual fall concert.

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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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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 nationwide.

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Join us for a fun-filled holiday concert by our swingin', rockin', jazz band - Trident Brass!

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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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USNA observes Black History Month with an incredible performance by the Naval Academy Gospel Choir and special guest artist: MARVIN SAPP!

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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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2019 - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!

     Friday, February 22, 2019
     7:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

     Saturday, February 23, 2019
     7:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

     Sunday, February 24, 2019
     3:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

     Friday, March 1, 2019
     7:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

     Saturday, March 2, 2019
     7:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

     Sunday, March 3, 2019
     3:00 PM, USNA Mahan Hall

The Men's and Women's Glee Clubs will travel to HONOLULU, HAWAII to perform several public concerts to highlight the talents of the Brigade of Midshipmen and to introduce prospective candidates to the opportunities available to them by attending the US Naval Academy.

     March 10, 2019 - Guest Choir
          Kawaiaha'o Church
          957 Punchbowl Street
          Honolulu, HI 96813
          9:00 AM (Worship Service)

     March 10, 2019 - PUBLIC CONCERT!
          Kawaiaha'o Church
          957 Punchbowl Street
          Honolulu, HI 96813
          4:00 PM (Concert)

     March 15, 2019 - PUBLIC CONCERT!
          Central Union Church
          1660 S. Beretania Street
          Honolulu, HI 96826
          7:00 PM (Concert)

Featuring Mr. Monte Maxwell, USNA Chapel Organist and Director of Chapel Music.

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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 27 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

Durufle: Trois Danses (op. 6)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor (op. 125)

Trois Danses - A lushly beautiful and romantic collection of short dances for orchestra.

Symphony No. 9 - Recognized as one of the most celebrated and profound works in western music, and considered by many to be the greatest piece of music ever written – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 is beloved throughout the world.

Join us for a sublime evening of monumental music-making performed by the critically acclaimed USNA Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs, the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra!

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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!)

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 2019!  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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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!

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