Naval School of Music

02/21/2020

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Hampton Roads installations delayed Friday due to upcoming winter storm

NORFOLK, VA (CNRMA) – Due to a pending winter storm, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic has authorized a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 21 for all non-essential personnel at the following Hampton Roads Navy installations:
• Naval Air Station Oceana (including Dam Neck Annex)
• Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story
• Naval Station Norfolk
• Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (including headquarters, Portsmouth Annex, and Lafayette River Annex)
• Naval Weapons Station Yorktown (including headquarters and Cheatham Annex)
Personnel at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads-Northwest Annex should refer to their chain of command for reporting requirements.
Some Navy-operated Child Development Centers and Children & Youth Centers will be open for mission essential personnel only on Friday morning. Mission essential personnel should check with their specific care provider in advance to confirm availability and hours of operation on Friday.
All personnel are encouraged to monitor local news stations for further updates. Personnel with specific reporting questions should contact their chain of command.

02/20/2020

Basic course, class 19120, graduates pose for a class photograph before their graduation ceremony.

02/20/2020

Music Basic Course provides basic musical training to enlisted personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps. The course includes private instrumental lessons, ensemble training in concert band, jazz ensemble, drill/ceremonies, combo, improvisation, percussion techniques, and music theory and ear training.

Music Basic Course provides basic musical training to enlisted personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps. The course includes private instrumental lessons, ensemble training in concert band, jazz ensemble, drill/ceremonies, combo, improvisation, percussion techniques, and music theory and ear training.

02/12/2020

All-hands and Award Ceremony (Feb. 11, 2020)

02/07/2020

Congratulations to Lance Cpl. Renee M. Banks on her selection as the Naval School of Music Student of the Month for January 2020!

Banks, a native of #Fort #Washington, #Maryland, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2019 to “make an impact on the world by using music to bond, love, and connect with people irrelevant of who they are or where they come from”.

Before joining the U.S. Marine Corps, she attended the University of Lynchburg earning a bachelor’s degree in Music Education with an instrumental emphasis.

She has been a #saxophone student in our basic course for five months.

While at the Naval School of Music, she has benefited most from physical training because of the endurance - mentally and physically - gained in addition to self-discipline.

Her musical influences are Ella Fitzgerald, Christopher Creviston, Robert Young, Claude Delangle, Cannonball Adderley and Cecile McLorin.

Her hobbies are reading, community service and playing music.

“Bravo Zulu” to Lance Cpl. Banks on this noteworthy accomplishment!!

#Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music

02/07/2020

Cmdr. Mark K. Corbliss, commanding officer at the Naval School of Music, presents the Student of the Month Award for January 2020 to Lance Cpl. Renee M. Banks. Banks was selected for her professional attitude, scholastic progress, and individual efforts during the month of January.

02/06/2020

Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music

This month at the Naval School of Music, we had the pleasure of promoting ten Basic Music Course students to the rank of Lance Corporal and staff member, Nathan Doggett, to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Every time a Marine is promoted, he or she is entrusted with more responsibilities and higher leadership roles. Congratulations, Marines!

Promotees from left to right in first picture: LCpls Eduardo Lara, Christian Barbier, Matthew Collantes, Kiveran Davidson, Jaron Hudson, Noah Lindsay, Jason McIntyre, Caroline Okuno, Charcy Ricks Bullock, and Tyrese Wring

01/29/2020

All-hands and Award Ceremony (Jan. 28, 2020)

01/24/2020

Basic course, class 19110, graduates pose for a class photograph before their graduation ceremony.

01/24/2020

Music Basic Course provides basic musical training to enlisted personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps. The course includes private instrumental lessons, ensemble training in concert band, jazz ensemble, drill/ceremonies, combo, improvisation, percussion techniques, and music theory and ear training.

Music Basic Course provides basic musical training to enlisted personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps. The course includes private instrumental lessons, ensemble training in concert band, jazz ensemble, drill/ceremonies, combo, improvisation, percussion techniques, and music theory and ear training.

01/24/2020

Musician 1st Class Diane M. Potts reenlists onboard Naval School of Music by the commanding officer, Cmdr. Mark K. Corbliss. Congratulations to Petty Officer Potts on her decision to continue her naval career.

01/22/2020

Congratulations and best of luck to all finalists - especially to our very own, Sgt. Nathan D. Doggett, USMC, Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music.

NETC finalists for its 2019 Sailor of the Year and Military Instructor of the Year are currently in Pensacola, Florida, for a series of events that culminates in a Jan. 23 announcement ceremony. #FleetReadinessStartsHere

01/17/2020

These Tax Filing Tools Are for Military Families

These Tax Filing Tools Are for Military Families

Being in the military can bring some unique questions when it is time to file your income tax returns. Thankfully, there are a wide variety of resources to help you find answers and get that return filed.

01/17/2020

CSS - Center for Service Support

CSS - Center for Service Support

Congratulations to the following CSS domain commands on being named as a recipient of the Navy Manpower, Personnel, Training & Education Retention Excellence Award for Fiscal Year 2019!

Center for Service Support HQ
Center for Service Support Learning Site, Norfolk, VA
Center for Service Support Learning Site, San Diego, CA
Naval School of Music
Navy Service Support Advanced Training Command
NTTC Meridian
NTTC Fort Lee CS A School
Naval Technical Training Center Detachment Defense Information School
U.S. Navy Supply Corps School

01/15/2020

Cmdr. Mark K. Corbliss, commanding officer, Naval School of Music, presents the Student of the Month Award for December 2019 to Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Weiss. Weiss was selected for his professional attitude, scholastic progress, and individual efforts during the month of December.

01/15/2020

Congratulations to Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Weiss on his selection as the Naval School of Music Student of the Month for December 2019!

Weiss, a native of #Folsom, #California, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2019 to gain more discipline and sharpen his skills as a musician.

Before joining the U.S. Marine Corps, he attended college at California State University Sacramento. He is a professional musician and business owner (trumpet, copy work, transcribing composing/arranging, and recording).

He has been a #trumpet student in our basic course for four months.

While at the Naval School of Music, he has benefited most from private lessons with his trumpet instructor.

His musical influences are Thad Jones, Pat Metheny, Brian MacDonald, Wayne Bergeron, and Kerry Marsh.

His hobbies are snowboarding, hiking, and coin collecting.

“Bravo Zulu” to Lance Cpl. Weiss on this noteworthy accomplishment!!

#Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music

01/14/2020

Chief of Naval Personnel - N1

Chief of Naval Personnel - N1

What's new with uniforms in 2020?

01/09/2020

Navy Credentialing Program Offers Limited Funding Pilot for Officer Credentialing Opportunities

Navy Credentialing Program Offers Limited Funding Pilot for Officer Credentialing Opportunities

Officers now have opportunities to earn civilian certifications and licenses funded through Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) on a voluntary basis with a Navy policy update Jan. 1.

01/09/2020

U.S. Navy Fleet Band Activities

Don't forget we have a #Saxophone #audition coming up! Help us connect with qualified saxophone applicants by sharing this post. Visit www.navyband.navy.mil/job_opportunities.html for more information.
#USNavy #FleetBands

01/09/2020

Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of promoting 12 Basic Music Course students to the rank of Lance Corporal. We also promoted Unit Leader Course student, Staff Sergeant Eric Potter, during the ceremony. The rank of a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer is a unique position in the Marine Corps reserved for those that display a high degree of leadership and professionalism. Congratulations Marines, and Semper Fidelis!

From left to right in the 3rd picture: LCpls Justin Sokolowski, Ross Redmond, Joshua Newby, Nathan Miranda, Kira Marjanovic, Michelle Maddox, Alexander Lilov, Andrew Kirk, Thomas Glass, Jr., Jeremy De La Cerda, Dakota Colvin, and Bradley Coleman

01/09/2020

All-hands and Award Ceremony (Jan. 7, 2020)

12/30/2019

U.S. Navy Fleet Band Activities

Help us celebrate a successful 2019 for #USNavy Fleet Bands as we look back at some of the year's important moments.

Here we have Musician 2nd Class Rachel Vennel, a member of Navy Band Northeast, performing in Times Square during Fleet Week New York 2019.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)

#NavyMusic #NavyBands #FleetWeekNYC

12/24/2019

Holidays with the Navy Band - YouTube

Holidays with the Navy Band - YouTube

Celebrate the holidays with the United States Navy Band!

12/21/2019

Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music

Yesterday, Staff Sergeant Anna Ponsor-DeChant graduated the Martial Arts Instructor Course after 15 rigorous training days of combat conditioning, technique sustainment, and classroom instruction. She is now able to train other Marines in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program in order to advance their belt level.

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) is a "whole Marine" program, which emphasizes the complete development of a professional warrior, and is a key component of the ethical warrior concept. MCMAP is designed to improve the warfighting capabilities of individual Marines and units, enhance Marines' self-confidence and esprit de corps, and foster the warrior ethos of the Corps. The focus will be on the personal development of each Marine in a team framework, using a standardized, trainable, and sustainable close combat system with three disciplines: physical, mental and character. MCMAP is not a sport but a distinctively weapons based system, integrating combat equipment, tough realistic training, physical and mental challenges, shared adversity, combat conditioning and tactics typically found in the combat arena.

Congratulations, SSgt Ponsor-DeChant!
#MCMAP #knowyourmil

12/20/2019

U.S. Navy CNO and MCPON 2019 Holiday Message

U.S. Navy CNO and MCPON 2019 Holiday Message

Happy holidays from Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith.

12/18/2019

Staff members and basic students at the Naval School of Music enjoy breakfast prepared by the school’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Mark K. Corbliss and executive officer, Lt. Cmdr. Charles S. White.

12/18/2019

USMC Basic Course Student Holiday Luncheon (Dec. 17, 2019)

12/17/2019

U.S. Navy Fleet Band Activities

Don’t forget we have a #Saxophone #audition in February! Help us spread the word to qualified candidates by sharing this announcement and then visit us online for complete details: https://www.navyband.navy.mil/job_opportunities.html.

12/14/2019

Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music

12/13/2019

Holiday Safety, 60 sec

Holiday Safety, 60 sec

Navy Safety Awareness Campaign

12/13/2019

Music Basic Course, class 19100, graduates pose for a class photograph before their graduation ceremony.

12/13/2019

Music Basic Course provides basic musical training to enlisted personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps. The course includes private instrumental lessons, ensemble training in concert band, jazz ensemble, drill/ceremonies, combo, improvisation, percussion techniques, and music theory and ear training.

Music Basic Course provides basic musical training to enlisted personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps. The course includes private instrumental lessons, ensemble training in concert band, jazz ensemble, drill/ceremonies, combo, improvisation, percussion techniques, and music theory and ear training.

12/12/2019

Basic course students and supporting staff members pose for a photograph before their popular music group capstone performance. Pictured from left to right, Senior Chief Musician Jeremy Bustillos (staff), Seaman Daniel E. Caton, Lance Cpl. Nikolas J. Slattery, Lance Cpl. Dana H. Reminsky, Seaman Trisha Phillips, Lance Cpl. Zachary B. Strader, Seaman Demarcus Baysmore and Mr. Jim Lambie (staff).

12/12/2019

Basic Students Band Members: Lance Cpl. Dana H. Reminsky (featured vocalist), Seaman Trisha Phillips (vocalist), Lance Cpl. Nikolas J. Slattery (piano), Lance Cpl. Zachary B. Strader (percussion), Seaman Daniel E. Caton (guitar) and Seaman Demarcus Baysmore (guitar)

Basic Students Band Members: Lance Cpl. Dana H. Reminsky (featured vocalist), Seaman Trisha Phillips (vocalist), Lance Cpl. Nikolas J. Slattery (piano), Lance Cpl. Zachary B. Strader (percussion), Seaman Daniel E. Caton (guitar) and Seaman Demarcus Baysmore (guitar)

12/11/2019

All-hands and Award Ceremony (Dec. 10, 2019)

12/10/2019

Acting SECNAV Modly Orders $100M Shifted Toward Navy Education Effort - USNI News

Acting SECNAV Modly Orders $100M Shifted Toward Navy Education Effort - USNI News

The acting secretary of the Navy ordered a 22-percent increase in spending on education within the Navy, calling for more than $100 million to be shifted around this year and for $350 million to be added in the out-years to better focus on the service’s education needs. Thomas Modly, who had serve...

12/06/2019

Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music

12/06/2019

Gunnery Sgt. Shannon Farquhar conducts the concert band during a capstone performance at the Naval School of Music.

12/06/2019

Concert Band Capstone Performance (Dec. 6, 2019)

12/06/2019

Congratulations to Lance Cpl. Renee J. Ried on her selection as the Naval School of Music Student of the Month for November 2019!

Ried, a native of #Newell, #Iowa, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2019 to challenge herself mentally, physically and musically. Joining the U.S. Marine Corps allowed her to do all that while still doing what she loves – playing the #flute.

Prior to joining the U.S. Marine Corps, she was a music education major (two semesters) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

She has been a #flute student in our basic course for four months.

While at the Naval School of Music, she has benefited most from private lessons with her #flute instructor, ceremonial band, and learning different march styles.

Her musical influences are Amy Porter, John Bailey, and James Galway.

Her hobbies are baking, running, camping and being outdoors.

“Bravo Zulu” to Lance Cpl. Ried on this noteworthy accomplishment!!

#Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music

12/06/2019

Cmdr. Mark K. Corbliss, commanding officer, Naval School of Music, presents the Student of the Month Award for November 2019 to Lance Cpl. Renee J. Ried. Ried was selected for her professional attitude, scholastic progress, and individual efforts during the month of November. “Bravo Zulu” to Lance Cpl. Ried!

12/03/2019

Vice Admiral John Nowell - Chief of Naval Personnel

Vice Admiral John Nowell - Chief of Naval Personnel

Pensacola's Choice for News/Talk - NewsRadio 1620.

12/03/2019

Ensign Justin P. Strauss Promotion Ceremony (Dec. 2019)

11/28/2019

U.S. Navy

Today and every day, we're thankful for our U.S. Navy family and the opportunity to defend freedom and democracy around the world. Happy Thanksgiving to all and especially to those forward-deployed Sailors on watch right now!

11/28/2019

U.S. Navy Fleet Band Activities

We are #HIRING for #Horn! U.S. Navy Fleet Bands will be holding an #Audition in Millington, Tenn. Help us spread the word to qualified candidates by sharing our announcements and then visit us online for complete details. Materials are due next week!

www.navyband.navy.mil/job_opportunities.html