High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Support the schools in our program by subscribing
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 101 text:
“
TI-IE UNITED STATES IN' .AV Y' A JSI' JD On Inauguration Day, March 4, 1925, President Coolidge signed a special act of Congress, which designated the Wash- ington Navy Yard Band as the permanent official Band of the United States Navy . . . on that day, its name was changed to the United States Navy Band. Thus hon- ored, the Band abandoned its bell-bottom trousers and adopted the smart looking regulation uniform of the Navy Chief Petty Officer. In the years that followed - under Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower-the U. S. Navy Band has played before appreciative au- diences in all forty-eight states, as well as in Canada, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Panama, Iamaica, Haiti, and the Virgin lslnds. Today the United States Navy Band is composed of 134 individual artists, many of whom could take his place with the greatest ofthe world's symphony orches- tras. The duties assigned to the Band re- quire unlimited versatility . . . its renditions of compositions from the pens of world- renowned composers have been acclaimed by critics and music lovers everywhere. The Navy Band contains within itself a complete Symphony Orchestra which presents the works of the great masters as skillfully as any group in the country . . . on the other hand, its Swingphonette adds sparkling personality to light operas, and the latest Broadway show tunes. Count- less weary, lonesome service men find relaxation in dancing, or listening to the NGVY Band's melodious dance orchestra and combos in USO centers and hospitals tlf1fO1lQhout the D.C. area. Those who de- sire more restful harmony can hear one of the Band's soloists, trios, quartets, quintets, Or the entire string ensemble in Washing- ton's National Gallery of Art, the Phillips Memorial Gallery, or the Pan American Union. The Navy Band's summer concert series are an institution to concert-gfoers of Washington and visitors alike. These concerts, beneath the imposing dome of the Capitol, and at the Potomac Watergate with the majestic Lincoln Memorial in the background, continuously draw capacity audiencesscn music lovers who relax on the lawns or tid-space on the crowded marble steps to hear this famous organ- ization. The winter concert series at the Departmental Auditorium is considered one of the highlights of Washington's concert season. The finest music is pre- sented at these concerts with no admission charge to the general public. The Navy Band traditionally appears at funeral services for Navy men in Arling- ton National Cemetery, but by and large its duties are of a more festive nature: It is an indispensable part of Washington's colorful parades, inaugurations, ceremon- ies of State, and often it is the center of attraction at the White House. As you listen to the Navy Band's glor- ious blending of woodwinds and brass, its mastery of strings and percussion in- struments . . . and swell with pride as you watch its colorful parade formations . . . you will realize that this is the proud rep- resentative of your Navy, speaking to you and to all the people in the universal lang- uage of music. Although its fame extends the world over, the Navy Band finds its greatest pleasure in playing for Americans in their cities and towns, large and small, throughout the country. This is your United States Navy Band . . . the wor1d's finest.
”
Page 100 text:
“
Limbo, Lirnbo, Lirnbo But if's nof physically impossible
”
Page 102 text:
“
..8.I'lC3. the band played OD RADM Stephan commends fhe Bandsmen.
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.