The National Naval Aviation Museum Presents Music Program:
Featuring the Glenn Miller Orchestra with a Special Tribute to the Centennial of Naval Aviation
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, a fully self-contained group consisting of 19 members, will bring unique jazz and big band sounds to the Museum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3. This special concert will include music and swing dancing that will pay tribute to the Centennial of Naval Aviation.
The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. As of January 2011, trombonist Gary Tole is the orchestra's musical director.
Tickets to The Glenn Miller Orchestra performance at the National Naval Aviation Museum are $27.50 for general public and $22.50 for Foundation members and groups of 20 or more. The Cubi Bar Café will feature a special menu before concert with a cash bar beginning at 5:15 p.m.
About the National Naval Aviation Museum
The National Naval Aviation Museum features nearly 300,000 square feet of displays and is one of the world’s largest aviation museums. Located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, the facility boasts more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation and is Florida’s most-visited museum. Among the countless things to touch, see and experience is the brand new museum expansion, Hangar Bay One, which adds 55,000 square feet of exhibit space. Don’t miss thrilling flight simulators , as well as the drama and power of amazing IMAX® films on a seven-story tall giant screen. The Cubi Bar Café offers a unique dining experience, and the Flight Deck Store is the perfect place to find a memento capturing the spirit of Naval Aviation. Museum admission is free. The National Naval Aviation Museum is open daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The National Naval Aviation Museum features FREE admission and a full slate of events throughout the year including many to celebrate the Centennial of Naval Aviation. For a list of upcoming Museum events, exhibits and attractions, visit NavalAviationMuseum.org or call the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation at (850) 453-2389 or (800) 327-5002.
