Pacific Fleet Band
It operates under the direct control and supervision of Fleet Band Activities, the official navy music program.
On the night of 6 December 1941, there was a band competition called the "Battle of Music" at Bloch Arena on Pearl Harbor Naval Station.
This competition began on 13 September 1941 as an elimination tournament held every two weeks nd featured Navy Bands from capital ships home ported in Pearl Harbor.
[2][3] Over the years, the band has performed engagements in Pusan and Seoul, South Korea, Guam, the Philippines and Okinawa.
Ports of call for band performances on these trips included Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, Australia, as well as New Zealand, New Caledonia and American Samoa.
During this tour, the band performed concerts in Da Nang, Ben Hoa, Cam Ranh Bay and Saigon.
This Concert was held in association with "Rim of the Pacific Exercises" and featured the International Sea Services Combined Wind Ensemble.
The highlight was the premier performance of the Battle of Midway Island march, written and conducted by Ambassador J. William Middendorf, II.
Highlights of the band's extensive participation were a Presidential Wreath-laying Ceremony on USS Carl Vinson in Pearl Harbor, an International Parade of Ships and Aircraft off the coast of Honolulu, a Presidential Parade and Review through downtown Honolulu and Waikiki, and an old-fashioned Hangar Dance on board USS Carl Vinson honoring all our WWII veterans.
The Harbor Brass has a diverse repertoire that consists of selections that include Dixieland, popular songs, and even Broadway show tunes.
The Big Wave Protocol Combo is a multi-instrument ensemble that comprises bass, guitar, saxophone, and drums.
This ensemble was an all-volunteer chorus, made up of active duty members and dependents of all branches of the armed forces stationed on Oahu.
Other duties include providing reception music official dignitaries and entertainment for special functions such as Navy Birthday celebrations.
Examples of the mission In practice include the band's role in opening USS Missouri and Vietnam Memorials and closing Naval Air Station Barber's Point in 1999.
