The United States Navy Band will perform a free concert at Hendersonville High School Auditorium on February 16th, 2024, at 7 pm. This performance is part of their 2024 national tour, aiming to connect with communities nationwide. The concert will include a song performed with students from Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS). Ten students from various HCPS schools will join the band to perform John Phillips Sousa’s Washington Post March.
The band, known as the premier wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy, has a long history of public performances. Their repertoire includes marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions, and modern wind ensemble pieces. Their main duties include touring the country and reaching out to regions that do not regularly see the Navy’s top musical ensembles.
The concert at Hendersonville High School is open to the public and is family-friendly. Attendees must reserve tickets online. The band’s performances are always free, reflecting their commitment to nationwide community engagement.