Ensembles

Comprised of forty-five professional musicians, Navy Band Great Lakes provides musical support for military and public engagements throughout an 11-state area of responsibility including all or parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. These musicians perform more than 550 missions per year through support for military ceremonies, student education, and public performances. Navy Band Great Lakes large ensembles include the Wind Ensemble, Ceremonial Band, Parade Band, and popular music group Horizon, while small units include the Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet and Jazz Combo. Navy Band Great Lakes also provides bugling and solo vocalist to support permissible events. Please take some time to become familiar with our different groups by clicking on the appropriate photograph above.