In April we were honored by a visit from the U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet. They were in Knoxville as a part of the big air show happening at McGhee Tyson Airport that week. The sailors arrived at the School in their dress uniforms looking very sharp. They introduced themselves one by one and sat in a semicircle to play a varied program including “America the Beautiful,” Dvorak’s “Slavic Dances,” “Moonlight Serenade,” and finished with a jovial rendition of music from the cartoon “Popeye the Sailor Man.” Of course!

Their big brass sound filled the small space, enveloping everyone with a rich and vibrant tone. The kids loved it, applauding each piece enthusiastically.

To make it all the more memorable, at the close of the program the musicians took time to demonstrate their instruments for the kids, giving them an up close tour of their two trumpets, French Horn, trombone and tuba.

A big salute to our friends in blue!

 

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