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Military Band Summer Concert Schedule 2012

Washington, DC Military Concerts

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Military Band Summer Concert Schedule 2012

U.S. Army Band

© Miller Taylor
Washington, DC has enjoyed a tradition of live military band concerts since 1863. The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force bands perform on alternating days throughout the summer. Concerts are free and no tickets are required. These performances honor those who have served our country and seek to inspire American patriotism.
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U.S. Navy Band – Mondays 8 p.m.
On the West Front of the U. S. Capitol Building
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 9, 16, 23, 30
August 13, 20, 27
Special Concert: Memorial Day - Sunday, May 27 at 7 p.m.

and on Tuesdays, 8 p.m.
at the Navy Memorial
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28,

U.S. Air Force Band - Tuesdays, 8 p.m
on the West Front of the U. S. Capitol Building

June 5, 12, 19, 21 (Thurs), 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 23 (Thurs), 28

U.S. Marine Band – Wednesdays 8 p.m.
On the West Front of the U. S. Capitol Building
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

and on Thursdays, 8 p.m.
at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument
June 7, 14, 21, 28
July 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9

and on Fridays, 8:45 p.m.
at the Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I Streets, SE
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10

U.S. Army Band – Fridays 8 p.m.
On the West Front of the U. S. Capitol Building
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10

Twilight Tatoo - Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
New Location! Summerall Field on historic Fort Myer in Arlington, VA.
April 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 20, 27
July 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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