THE UNITED STATES FLEET FORCES BAND
...The Finest of the Fleet...
Director, U. S. Fleet Forces Band, 370 8th Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23511-4298
Phone: (757) 444-6777 (DSN 564-6777) FAX: (757) 444-6650 (DSN 564-6650)
LT Robert J. Coats, Director
ENS Clint McClanahan, Assistant Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Wind Ensemble
The U.S. Fleet Forces Wind Ensemble, led by Lieutenant Coats is the
largest of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band’s performing units. The band's
repertoire ranges from traditional martial music to patriotic favorites
and the finest works from the wind band literature.
The Wind Ensemble performs at military and community events
throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. They are also available for
educational concerts, master classes, and clinics for high school and
college students.
Maintaining a reputation of consistent quality and versatility, the U.S.
Fleet Forces Wind Ensemble endures as one of Virginia’s most
respected performing ensembles.
Logistical Requirements
_____ Covered stage or flat, level surface (35’x40’)
_____ 110-120v current
_____ 1 20-30 amp circuit
_____ Grounded electrical feeds or generators
_____ 45 Chairs
_____ Proper lighting if outdoor evening engagement
_____ Parking as close as possible to stage (truck clearance 14 feet)
_____ Private changing areas for male and female members