United States Navy Band

United States Navy Band
Founded1925; 99 years ago (1925)
Country United States
Branch United States Navy
Garrison/HQWashington Navy Yard
Nickname(s)"The World's Finest"
March"Anchors Aweigh"
Anniversaries4 March 1925
Decorations6 Meritorious Unit Commendations
Websitenavyband.navy.mil
Commanders
Commanding Officer/LeaderCmdr. Robert Coats
Executive OfficerLt. Cmdr. Kelly Cartwright
Senior Enlisted AdvisorMUCM James Armstrong III
Concert/Ceremonial Department HeadLt. J.G. David Drescher
Specialty Groups Department HeadLt. J.G. Antonio Garcia
Staff Department HeadEnsign Kyle Beltram
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The United States Navy Band, based at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., has served as the official musical organization of the U.S. Navy since 1925. The U.S. Navy Band serves the ceremonial needs at the seat of U.S. government, performing at presidential inaugurations, state arrival ceremonies, state funerals, state dinners, and other significant events.

The band performs a broad range of music, including ceremonial ruffles and flourishes, classical, rock, jazz, and country.