U.S. Naval Academy Band brings chamber music to Lenoir-Rhyne

Lenoir-Rhyne University will welcome musicians from the U.S. Naval Academy Band for two public concerts on campus, offering the Hickory community a rare opportunity to experience world-class military musicians in both chamber and full wind ensemble performances.

The concerts, which are free and open to the public, will take place Thursday and Friday, Feb. 5–6, in Grace Chapel. Advance registration is required.

Chamber Music Recital
Thursday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Grace Chapel

The Thursday evening program features the U.S. Naval Academy Band Brass Quintet and Woodwind Trio in a chamber music recital showcasing both classical and contemporary works.

The Brass Quintet — one of the Navy’s most popular and versatile ensembles — is known for promoting brass chamber music through performance, education and artistic collaboration. The Woodwind Trio highlights the expressive range of woodwind instruments through a flexible repertoire suited for recitals and educational settings. The program includes works by Turner, Monteverdi, Previn, Kompanek and Koetsier.

Joint Concert: Naval Academy Band & LR Wind Ensemble
Friday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Grace Chapel

Friday’s concert brings together members of the U.S. Naval Academy Band and the Lenoir-Rhyne Wind Ensemble for a collaborative performance.

The program features music written for full wind band as well as smaller chamber ensembles, offering Lenoir-Rhyne students the opportunity to perform alongside professional military musicians while giving audiences a broader concert experience.

Ticketing & Seating Information (Applies to Both Concerts)

• Tickets are free, but do not guarantee a seat.
• Both concerts are intentionally oversold to help ensure full audiences.
• Seating is first-come, first-served.
• Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
• Unclaimed seats may be released to standby guests at 7:15 p.m.
• Early arrival is strongly encouraged.
• Advance registration is required.

To register in advance, visit the Lenoir-Rhyne campus calendar and select the appropriate event listing.