#Pictorial history of us navy uniforms archive#

Midshipman Charles Hunter, who was on duty that day, recorded the band's arrival in the Officer of the Day Journal: 'The U.S. to Annapolis by barge to provide music for the event. Arrangements were made for the United States Marine Band to travel from Washington D.C. On January 15, 1846, just three months after the school opened, a naval ball was held.

The new Naval School didn't wait long to host its first social event. The fifer and drummer signaled reveille, tattoo, morning roll call, assembly, meals, morning and evening studies, and sick call. William Hoeke and Tommy Diggins were two of the first Marine Musicians who served during the Academy's early years, but their replacements, John Jarvis (drummer) and William Bealer (fifer), are the most remembered due to their many years at the Academy. The band was officially founded on Novemhowever, instrumental music on the Naval Academy Yard can be traced back to the establishment of the Naval Academy in 1845. The United States Naval Academy Band is the oldest band in the United States Navy, the third oldest active duty military band in America, and one of the oldest professional musical organizations in the country. Currently updated and maintained by Band Historian, Chief Musician Pat Sarracco and USNA Band PAO. Originally prepared by Master Chief Musician (Ret) David Hanner and Master Chief Musician (Ret) Jim Cunningham. The History of the United States Naval Academy Band If you have photos you'd consider lending, additions, or corrections to any captions, please contact our Public Affairs Office. Naval Academy Band Alumni Association as references. Dates and identities are made to the best of our abilities, using the Naval Academy Archives and members of the U.S. High resolution images open a new browser window.

#Pictorial history of us navy uniforms archive#

The following is an online written and pictorial archive documenting more than a 150 years of the United States Naval Academy Band.