Happy Summer Friends of Naval Academy Music!
As I'm sure you all know, the Naval Academy swore in the class of 2026 this past week. Nothing like I-day to have all of us cruising the wrinkle cream aisle at Target or just being glad that we're not doing pushups in the Annapolis heat and humidity at our age. In any case, it brings back memories.
It has been a banner year for Naval Academy Music. Despite challenges, every group from the Drum & Bugle Corps, Pipes & Drums, Chapel Choirs, Orchestra, and Glee Clubs all created incredible music and represented the Naval Academy in amazing ways.
At the end of March, right on the heels of a successful Spring Tour, the Glee Clubs were invited to perform at an exclusive gala event to unveil Flagship Valor — an American Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft with a special wrap — a flying tribute dedicated to recipients of the Medal of Honor.
The aircraft depicts major military conflicts and the six characteristics that embody the Medal of Honor and those who have received it. On board, customers can scan QR codes for access to information about the Medal of Honor and its extraordinary recipients, serving as a teaching tool to pass on these remarkable stories for generations to come.
🎶🥳SAVE THE DATE🎶
Friday, October 21, 2022, 5pm until we run out of steam...
We’re going to do it again...another "TalleyBash!"
The purpose of the event is to get old friends together, raise a glass, sing a song, tell a tale, recognize our major donors, and encourage everyone to become one. We’ll also do some fun things, auction an item or two for FONAM, that sort of thing.
You don’t need to bring anything, we’ll have food and drink aplenty, but a bottle of wine is always welcome. All USNA Music alumni and Friends of Naval Academy Music are welcome. There’s a lot happening that
weekend, and we encourage people with later commitments to come early, and those with early commitments to come late.
RSVP directly to Doc Talley at j.barry.talley@gmail.com.