First Formation of
The US Naval Sea Cadet Corps National Band
26 June - 6 July 2022
Members of the Band of the West Division (the only USNSCC band) joined with other
USNSCC cadet musicians from across the country to form the USNSCC National Band.
See highlights of the training on the Training Photos page.
Schedule
26 June 2022 - Phase 1: Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia
(4 days and nights)
Training at the Naval School of Music. Focus will be marching and music rehearsal. Cadets will observe performances and classes also.
Billeting at Naval Station Norfolk.
30 June 2022 - Phase 2: Washington, DC (7 days/6 nights)
Billeting at Naval Support Activity Bethesda
1 July 2022
Observe the President's Own, The US Marine Band rehearsal for the Evening Parade
Visit the US Naval Academy Band then tour the academy
Return to DC and attend the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington.
2 July 2022 - CANCELLED DUE TO NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING TIME
Wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery
3 July 2022
Public Performance at Washington Harbour in Georgetown
4 July 2022
March in the National Independence Day Parade
Watch the parade online. (Band starts 56:30 min into video)
- Attend the 4th of July Concert on the National Mall