U.S. Navy Band Commodores' trombone section clinic

On behalf of the U.S. Navy Band
Washington, D.C., and our Commodores
trombone section I would like to thank you
for attending our clinic. The Commodores
have been entertaining audiences for over
40 years with their own special brand of
world-class big band jazz. Their unit leader,
Senior Chief Musician Phil Burlin and music
director, Chief Musician Luis Hernandez,
continue the long-standing tradition of
programming arrangements and original
compositions by current members. I am
especially pleased to present this clinic to
educators to assist in improving their big
band trombone section.
Based at the historic Navy Yard in
Washington, D.C., the U.S. Navy Band
consists of five performing units in addition
to the Commodores: the Concert/Ceremonial Band, the Sea Chanters
chorus, Country Current, our country/bluegrass group and the Cruisers,
a top-40 and R&B band. Our music ranges from military ceremonies, to
wind ensemble repertoire and chamber music, choral works of all kinds,
Broadway, Top 40, small group jazz and oldies, country, and bluegrass,
entertaining audiences of all ages and musical preferences.
I am delighted that we are providing an educational forum for high
school and college band directors with the goal of encouraging young
musicians to hone their craft. It is encouraging to see educators fostering
the love of music for future generations. Thanks again for your attendance
at our clinic.
Brian O. Walden
Captain, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer/Leader