Contact Information:

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Director of Music
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, NY 11024-1169

1-800-732-6267

(516) 773-5225

Email: forcek@usmma.edu

 

Regimental Band's New CD
The band is in the process of releasing three new recordings. The first recording has just become available for sale. It is entitled "Music of Marines-United States, Royal and Merchant,” and contains great familiar marches and patriotic concert music with historical marches which have recently come to light. The cost of a CD is $20 which includes shipping and handling. Payments can be made by Check or Money Order. Checks should be made out to "Music Program NAFI". Cash payments will not be accepted.

Orders should be sent to:
CAPT Kenneth R Force
US Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699

Music of Marines:
United States, Royal, and Merchant

Featuring:
The Regimental Band of the United States Merchant Marine Academy

1.) Francis Scott Key: The Star Spangled Banner (1:14)
2.) The United States Marine Corps Hymn (0:41)
3.) Henry Russell, arr. Kenneth Alford: A Life on the Ocean Wave (1:02)
4.) Defileer Mars korn Marine (1:02)
5.) Jack Lawerence, arr. Philip J. Lang: Heave Ho, My lads, Heave Ho (2:18)
6.) “A Lady of Charleston”: United States Marine March (3:11)
7.) John Philip Sousa: Semper Fidelis (2:40)
8.) Fancis Scola: President Grant’s Inaugural March ( 2:20)
9.) Francisco Fanciulli: The President’s Troop (Troop “A” March) (2:23)
10.) John Philip Sousa: Presidential Polonaise (4:15)
11.) James Sanderson: Hail to the Chief (0:41)
12.) Kenneth R. Force: First Lady March (1:31)
13.) Kenneth J. Alford, arr. Andrew Glover: Colonel Bogey (March) (3:33)
14.) Kenneth J. Alford: “H.M. Jollies” March (2:44)
15.) arr. F. Vivian Dunn: “Sarie Marais” March
16.) F. Vivian Dunn: The Captain General (3:31)
17.) W.H. Santelmann: “Thomas Jefferson” March (2:12)
18.) William H. Woodin: Franklin D. Roosevelt March (2:38)
19.) Kenneth R. Force: Fala Frolic (2:52)
20.) arr. William Barker: A Jack Lawerence Songbook (12:15)
21.) An American Singalong (6:14)
22.) John Philip Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever (3:48)
23.) Rolan Fiore: The United States Merchant Marine Academy/Kings Point “Alma Mater” (1:18)
24.) Eternal Father/Taps (2:22)
25.) Samuel Ward: America the Beautiful (3:45)

North of the Border

Thursday morning, 21 August 2003, the Regimental Band embarked on a journey they would not soon forget. Two tour busses packed with musicians, instruments, uniforms, and, of course, liberty attire began the ten-hour trek to the fifth annual Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands.

Friday brought the band's first two performances. The band changed the guard at the Citadelle de Quebec, the only circular fortifications remaining in North America. This prestigious ceremony is usually only performed by the Royal 22nd Regiment's own band.

The band then moved to the Expo Quebec, a large fair occurring in town, for a street performance. This spectacular event featured a local guest conductor (see below)!

On Saturday the Band again changed the Guard at the Citadelle de Quebec. The performance was cut short, however, by unexpected inclimate weather. The afternoon performance at the Expo Quebec was also canceled due to the weather. Later in the afternoon the weather improved and was marvelous throughout the remainder of the festival.

Saturday evening brought all twelve military bands together under the roof of the Colisee Pepsi, a hockey arena transformed into a grand concert hall featuring both a stage and marching performance area.

This MegaConcert featured music representing each of the five nations represented (United States, Canada, Belgium, Sweden and Holland) and lasted over two hours! The band performed both as a part of the 525 piece MegaBand and individually, putting on a twelve minute marching performance. The audience was enthusiastic throughout the entire performance, especially during the finale number of Amazing Grace.

The closing parade was held Sunday afternoon. All twelve bands participated, playing individual selections on the parade route and coming together at the beautiful Chateau Frontenac for a final concert. The Chateau, monument Champlain, historic buildings, and commanding view of the St. Laurence Seaway made a fitting backdrop for this ceremony which included national anthems from all represented nations. The festivities were brought to a close with a stirring rendition of Auld Lang Syne, played by the Royal 22nd Regiment.

The Regimental Band wishes to thank our hosts and new friends in Quebec for their hospitality during our stay. Watching the eleven other bands perform is a privilege that we are lucky to have come by.

Thank you for the opportunity to meet and perform with such fine musicians!
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