USNA Music Department

USNA Music Department The Musical Activities Department is the primary source of Fine Arts education for the USNA Brigade.

The Musical Activities Department is the primary source of Fine Arts education for the Brigade of Midshipmen. Throughout the Academy's 175 year history, Musical Activities have played a crucial role in the lives and development of midshipmen who have found academic enrichment, leadership opportunities, inspiration, and camaraderie in its varied offerings. In a single year, Music Department ensembl

es will perform for the Brigade and thousands of concert attendees at home, throughout the nation, and around the world. An estimated 150,000 people will attend a live performance by our midshipmen each year -- and millions will watch on television. It is with honor, pride and distinction that the Musical Activities Department represents the United States, the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and the United States Naval Academy.

The Glee Club's Spring Oratorio performance of Christopher Tin's "The Drop That Contained the Sea" was an amazing experi...
04/24/2026

The Glee Club's Spring Oratorio performance of Christopher Tin's "The Drop That Contained the Sea" was an amazing experience for all in attendance, both performers and audience! If you missed it, you can catch an encore performance THIS WEEKEND with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra.

WHEN: Sunday, April 26, 2026

TIME: 3:00pm

WHERE: LeClerc Hall,
Notre Dame Maryland University
4701 N Charles St., Baltimore, MD

Click for more information:
https://thebco.org/event/the-drop-that-contained-the-sea/

On April 18th, the USNA Midshipmen faced off against the St. John's Johnnies at the 42nd Annual Annapolis Cup croquet ma...
04/24/2026

On April 18th, the USNA Midshipmen faced off against the St. John's Johnnies at the 42nd Annual Annapolis Cup croquet match.

Our outstanding team of Midshipmen emerged victorious, due (no doubt!) to their musical advantage: encouragement from USNA's own Mariachi Marineros! ¡Olé!

The Glee Club's spectacular 52nd Annual Spring Oratorio performance is fast approaching.This year's program begins with ...
04/08/2026

The Glee Club's spectacular 52nd Annual Spring Oratorio performance is fast approaching.

This year's program begins with Christopher Tin's masterpiece: "The Drop That Contained the Sea," an epic odyssey through ten different languages and vocal traditions, exploring the power of water to unite our global community.

The second half of the program will feature patriotic favorites in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

You don't want to miss this fabulous evening of musical pageantry!

When: 8:00 PM Saturday, April 18, 2026

Where: The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Ln,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

FREE Tickets available here:
https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/in-the-music-center/us-naval-academy-glee-club/

SUPPORT MIDSHIPMEN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026.FREE ADMISSION!!Come see the Drum & Bugle Corps smal...
03/26/2026

SUPPORT MIDSHIPMEN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026.

FREE ADMISSION!!

Come see the Drum & Bugle Corps small ensembles concert!

Featuring the Percussion Ensemble, Steel band, Saxophone Ensemble, Admiral Brass, New Wave Brass Band, and a variety of student-led groups, this evening showcases the talent, creativity, and versatility of our Midshipmen in an exciting musical performance setting!

Maryland Live - Annapolis Mall
2002 Annapolis Mall Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

Where else are you going to find entertainment like this at a price this low?

Army-Navy Halftime!Our outstanding Drum & Bugle Corps collaborated with members of the USNA Glee Club and USNA Band to p...
12/19/2025

Army-Navy Halftime!

Our outstanding Drum & Bugle Corps collaborated with members of the USNA Glee Club and USNA Band to present a spectacular halftime performance for the 2025 Army-Navy Game. Joining the Corps were Glee Club vocal soloists Midshipman 1/C Allison Boertlein and Midshipman 3/C Owen Broussard, who shook the audiences nerves and rattled their brains while members of the United States Naval Academy Band's "Electric Brigade" brought the energy level right into the Danger Zone. Lighting support from PixMob added a striking visual element. BZ to all!

Army-Navy: More than Football!!Everyone knows about the big game, but the festivities of Army-Navy weekend extend well b...
12/18/2025

Army-Navy: More than Football!!

Everyone knows about the big game, but the festivities of Army-Navy weekend extend well beyond the stadium gates. Congratulations to our Pipes and Drums, who brought home the trophy for the annual Service Academy Pipes & Drums competition!

USNA D&B at the Pentagon!
12/10/2025

USNA D&B at the Pentagon!

Congratulations to the Midshipmen of our Glee Club for their stellar performances of Handel's Messiah this past weekend!...
12/09/2025

Congratulations to the Midshipmen of our Glee Club for their stellar performances of Handel's Messiah this past weekend! It was an honor to host our fabulous soloists:

Sarah Coburn, Soprano
Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano
Travon Walker, Tenor
Christopher Humbert, Bass-Baritone

We can hardly wait for next year!

MESSIAH COUNTDOWN!It's that age-old question on everyone's minds at this special time of year. Should you get your USNA ...
12/03/2025

MESSIAH COUNTDOWN!

It's that age-old question on everyone's minds at this special time of year. Should you get your USNA Messiah tickets for December 6th or December 7th? Even Handel wrestled with this dilemma, as this recently-discovered photograph clearly demonstrates.

Whichever date you chooses, you're sure to enjoy a fantastic performance!

https://www.usna.edu/Music/tickets.php
or by calling the USNA Ticket Office (410-293-8497)

MESSIAH TRIVIA!While much is often made of Messiah's London premiere (including the lore of King George II standing for ...
12/02/2025

MESSIAH TRIVIA!
While much is often made of Messiah's London premiere (including the lore of King George II standing for the Hallelujah Chorus), the actual premiere was given under much more modest circumstances at noon on Good Friday in 1742 at the Music Hall on Fishamble Street in Dublin.

The performance was given for the benefit of Mercer's Hospital, the Charitable Infirmary, and prisoner's debt relief. So many tickets were sold that gentlemen were asked to leave their swords at home, and ladies were asked not to wear hoop skirts. Over 700 people squeezed into the small musick hall, resulting £400 being raised for the associated causes and freeing 142 indebted prisoners.

Today, all that remains of the original structure is the gateway arch, along with a plaque commemorating the auspicious premiere.

There's still time to purchase your tickets for this year's Messiah performance at the Naval Academy Chapel THIS WEEKEND, Saturday December 6th at 7p.m. and Sunday December 7th at 3 p.m.

As a nod to both historical precedent and the spacing between chapel pews, we kindly ask gentlemen to leave their swords at home, and ladies to please refrain from wearing hoop skirts.

Tickets are available here:
https://www.usna.edu/Music/tickets.php
or by calling the USNA Ticket Office (410-293-8497)

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Annapolis, MD
21402

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