It is based in Naples, Italy. NAVAL FORCES EUROPE BAND
The Naval Forces Europe Band is the U.S. Navy's official band in Europe. Stationed in Naples, Italy, and under the operational control of Commander, Naval Forces Europe and Africa. The Band performs throughout the European Region including: Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea; and throughout Africa and Western Asia. They perform in l
ocations as diverse as England, Iceland, Croatia, Israel, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa. The Band reaches a combined audience of more than 60 million people throughout over 35 countries in the course of over 500 engagements annually. The primary mission of NAVEUR Band is to support Commander, Naval Forces Europe and Africa/Joint Forces Command Naples and Commander, SIXTH Fleet priorities, official military ceremonies (including Changes of Command, ship arrivals and departures), official receptions and other occasions which serve to enhance the morale and welfare of U.S. and Allied Forces personnel. The Band is also often involved in efforts to improve international community relations among partner nations. Uniquely, the NAVEUR Band is comprised of active duty Navy musicians and augmented by foreign-service musicians from Italy who unite to fashion dynamic specialty units designed to fulfill almost any possible request for musical support. These units include the Wind Ensemble, Ceremonial Band, Marching Band, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet, a Brass Band, Jazz Ensemble, Pop Music Ensemble, and Protocol Combo. Whether performing traditional American marches, Top-40 hits, or authentic renditions of local international favorites, the Naval Forces Europe Band delights audiences, proving time and time again that music truly is the universal language appreciated by all. Welcome to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band's page sponsored by Commander Naval Forces Europe. This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band. Please visit our official homepage at http://www.naveur-navaf.navy.mil/band. While this is an open forum, it's also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and posts clean. In addition to keeping it family friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. Comments and posts that do not follow these guidelines will be removed:
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