Upcoming Performances
Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Apr18
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Spring OratorioLocation: Bethesda, MDTime: 08:00 PM
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52nd Annual Spring Oratorio
Saturday, April 18, 2026
8:00 PM, Music Center at STRATHMOREChristopher Tin - THE DROP THAT CONTAINED THE SEA
A sublime evening of profound music!
The title of The Drop That Contained the Sea comes from a Sufi concept: in the same way that every drop of water contains the essence of the sea, inside every human is the essence of all of humanity. In keeping with this idea, I've introduced a water theme in the prelude, and woven subtle variations throughout the work. It contains all seven notes of a major scale-four descending and three ascending-mirroring the flow of water through our world, and representing the vast ocean of melodic possibility contained within a single scale.
Water is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It creates life and brings about death, and it has the power to shape the face of the earth. Water means different things to different cultures, and I wanted to explore this in The Drop That Contained the Sea. Each piece is inspired by water in a different form, arranged in the order that water flows through the world: melting snow, mountain streams, rivers, the ocean, and so forth. And like Calling All Dawns, the end flows back into the beginning, reflecting the endless nature of the water cycle. Each of the 10 pieces is also sung in a different language, exploring a different vocal tradition: Bulgarian women's choirs, Mongolian throat singing, and Portuguese fado, to name just a few.
- Christopher TinJoin us for beautiful evening of music performed by the critically acclaimed USNA Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs and a world-class professional orchestra!
U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club
The Washington Festival OrchestraAn absolute don't miss evening!
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Apr23
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Spring ConcertLocation: USNA, Mahan HallTime: 07:00 PM
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Join us for Drum & Bugle Corps' fifth annual full-length concert! Featuring new, never-before-seen ensembles. Don't miss it!
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Apr24
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Jazz at Zimmerman BandstandLocation: USNA, BandstandTime: 12:00 PM
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Apr24
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Formal ParadeLocation: USNA, Worden FieldTime: 04:00 PM
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Apr25
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Southern Maryland Celtic FestivalLocation: St. Leonard, MD
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Apr26
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Guest Artists with Baltimore Chamber OrchestraLocation: Baltimore, MDTime: 03:00 PM
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The Glee Club performs with the BALTIMORE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. Honoring our nation's 250th Anniversary!
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Guest Artists with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra
3:00 PM
Notre Dame of Maryland
LeClerc Hall, 4701 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210
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May01
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Hymn SingLocation: USNA, ChapelTime: 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!)
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May13
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Herndon ClimbLocation: Herndon MonumentTime: 08:30 AM
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May19
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Commissioning Week ConcertLocation: USNA, ChapelTime: 08:00 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 concert in honor of the Class of 2026! 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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May20
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Demonstration PerformanceLocation: USNA, T-CourtTime: 12:15 PM
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May20
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Demonstration PerformanceLocation: USNA, Ingram FieldTime: 01:30 PM
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May20
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Commissioning Week Organ RecitalLocation: USNA, ChapelTime: 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!
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May21
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Color ParadeLocation: USNA, Worden FieldTime: 11:00 AM
