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August 4, 2016U.S. Navy Band Northeast to Perform at SPAC
The United States Navy Band Northeast will perform in our area in September. Established in 1974, Navy Band Northeast is based aboard Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island and is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide, providing musical support for military ceremonies, recruiting, morale and retention programs, and community relations. This group of 35 professional Navy musicians supports more than 300 engagements annually throughout an 11-state area of responsibility, performing regularly for high-ranking military and civilian dignitaries, Navy Recruiting, public outreach and awareness efforts, and partnership in education programs throughout the Northeast United States.
The band will perform on September 4 at Mid’s Park on Main Street in Lake Placid, NY at 6 p.m. and on September 5 (Labor Day) at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Amphitheater at 1 p.m. These performances are free public concerts and will highlight musical selections meant to inspire patriotism and entertain audiences of all ages.
