NAVEUR NAVAF March, Performed by US Naval Forces Europe & Africa Band
Performed by the US Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band
Conducted by LCDR Kelly Cartwright
Commissioned by Admiral Stuart Munsch
The NAVEUR NAVAF March was commissioned as the official theme song of US Naval Forces Europe and Africa. Inspired by British and American marches of the mid-20th century, this piece follows a similar form but uses modern harmonies and orchestrations. The elements of modern naval warfare (surface, subsurface, air, land, and cyber warfare) are represented in this piece and hidden throughout are quotes of Anchors Aweigh, The Marines' Hymn, and the Italian National Anthem (Italy because the NAVEUR NAVAF headquarters are in Naples, Italy). Brassy fanfares, flourishing woodwinds, and a foot-lifting percussion cadence are sure to start (or end) your concert with a bang!