Music Lesson #2: 3 Free Military Concerts in Washington D.C.

When you think of Washington D.C., you likely think of touring government buildings and museums.  Take a moment to enjoy the music.  If you have the fortune of visiting Washington D.C., I especially encourage you to attend a military band concert.  I am biased as my father, father-in-law, uncles, sister-in-law, brother-in-laws, and cousins served in the military.

My kids enjoyed the pageantry of the U.S. Marine Band at Historic Fort Myer in Arlington, VA.  It includes an hour of military pageant featuring the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the U.S. Army Drill Team, U.S. Army Blues, and members of the U.S. Army Band Downrange.  Look online for Wed. evening dates and times for this special performance.

Our family enjoyed the U.S. navy Band at the Navy Memorial.  If you attend at this location, you will see all of the units of the Navy Band including the Sea Canters, Commodores, Country Current, and Cruisers.  Both the flag ceremony and the voices were impressive.  The emcee also took a nice break to recognize all the military members in the audience.

Here's three free military concerts in Washington D.C. and area:

1.  U.S. Navy Band June-Aug.
a) Mon. evenings at the Capitol
b) Select Tue. evenings at the Navy Memorial

2.  U.S. Air Force Band
a) Tue. evenings at the Capitol
b) occasional Fri. evenings at the Air Force Memorial
c) occasional Sat. evenings at National Harbor along the waterfront

3.  U.S. Marine Band
a) Wed. and Thur. evenings at the Capitol 8PM
b) Wed. evenings at Historic Fort Myer in Arlington, VA

Here's additional free concerts in Washington D.C. and area:
4.  Local Bands
a) Wed. evening Washington Harbour Georgetown on the plaza along the Potamac River

5.  Jazz Concerts
a) Sat. 6PM Fort Dupont Summer Theatre

6.  The Live! Concert Series July-Sept.
a) lunchtime weekdays, Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan International Trade Building