If you were watching the Inauguration of President Barack Obama last week, chances are you wondered who the announcer was. Well, here’s the answer. “The Voice” was one lucky US Navy Musician who got to be more than just a part of the Inauguration. A long-time singer, 1st Class Courtney Williams, originally of Greenbriar,TN, was selected to be the voice of the ceremony, and in the following article from the Washington Post, Williams talks about his recent experience.
Here are the January performance dates and locations for several military bands:
Tue January 20 2:30 PM
What: Presidential Inaugural Parade
The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
Where: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.
*Fun Fact: Since the inauguration of Calvin Coolidge in 1925, the U.S. Army Band has led each Inaugural Parade as part of the official escort to the president.
Wed January 28- Sat January 31, 2009
What: Tuba-Euphonium Conference
The 26th Annual Tuba-Euphonium Conference features concerts, recitals, exhibits, master classes, and lectures by leading low brass authorities from around the world.
Where: Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, VA
Wed January 28 3:00 PM
What: Tuba-Euphonium Q&A with The Canadian Brass
Where: Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, VA
Wed January 28 7:00 PM
What: Tuba-Euphonium Opening Concert
The U.S. Army Brass Quintet and The Canadian Brass
Where: Kenmore Middle School Auditorium, Arlington, VA
Thu January 29 7:00 PM
What: Tuba-Euphonium Evening Concert
John Sass & friends and The Boston Brass
Where: Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, VA
Fri January 30 7:30 PM
What: Tuba-Euphonium Concert
Armed Forces Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble and The U.S. Army Orchestra
Where: Kenmore Middle School Auditorium, Arlington, VA
Sat January 31 7:30 PM
What: Tuba-Euphonium Grand Concert
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Where: Kenmore Middle School Auditorium, Arlington, VA
*for more information on all Army Band performances, visit the following:
http://www.usarmyband.com/event-calendar.html
Tues January 20 11:00 A.M.
What: Inaugural Parade
Ceremonial Band
Where: Inaugural Parade Route
Washington, D.C.
Wed January 25 2:00PM
What: Movie Madness Concert
The thirteenth edition of our popular film music concerts. Music by Bruce
Broughton, Alan Menken, and of course John Williams.
Where: Leamy Hall, USCG Academy
New London, CT
For directions, copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://www.uscg.mil/band/directions.asp
Fri January 9 7:30PM
What: Living History Concert – Marine Band
Sousa Season Opener: A Traditional Sousa-style program
Free, no tickets required
Where: Center for the Arts
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/calendar/index.asp?date=1-9-2009
Sun January 25 2:00PM
What: Haydn – Marine Chamber Orchestra
Special appearance by virtuoso trumpet soloist, Chris Gekker.
Where: Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus
Director Colonel Michael J. Colburn, conducting
Free, no tickets required
http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/calendar/index.asp?date=1-25-2009
Fri January 9 7:30pm
Where:Bishop Ireton High School
Alexandria, Va.
Fri-Sat January 23-24 8:00pm
What: International Saxophone Symposium
Where: George Mason University
Fairfax, Va.
http://www.navyband.navy.mil/saxophonesymposium.shtml