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NATIONAL Veterans Day Tribute Concert WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL NOVEMBER 11, 2018 5 PM a letter from PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER November 11, 2018 NATIONAL Veterans Day Tribute Concert AT WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL NOVEMBER 11, 2018 • 5 PM from the dean: our vision As a cathedral that claims a national role, identifies itself as a house of prayer for all people, and is located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, Washington National Cathedral desires to be a spiritual home for those who have served, their families, and the military community. From its institutional beginnings, the Cathedral has held high regard for military service. Through the building itself, as well as worship services and commemorations, this institution has honored military service through two world wars and, to date, conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and other places around the world. For almost seventeen years, our country has been in a constant state of military conflict. Thousands of men and women have served in the US Armed Forces. They and their families deserve our respect and support. Across the generations, some of those who have served have found it difficult to reintegrate into civilian life. For these individuals, and those who care for them, the Cathedral seeks to be a source of comfort and God’s healing love for veterans, their families, and active duty men and women. Whether you are military or civilian, we hope that tonight’s tribute will inspire you to offer your support to this community. The freewill offering collected tonight will go to support veterans and military ministries here at the Cathedral. Email [email protected] or visit cathedral.org/veterans to learn more. above leading a cathedral delegation, dean randy hollerith, along with former secretaries of the navy paul ignatius and john dalton, and the hon. gail west, former deputy assistant secretary of the air force, participated in a wreath- laying ceremony at arlington national ceremony in september. cathedral veterans & military initiatives roll of honor Cathedrals and churches around the world commemorate the lives and courage of those who served their country by maintaining Rolls of Honor. Enroll a friend or family in the Cathedral’s Roll of Honor at: cathedral.org/veterans. military recognition sundays On the first Sunday of the month, those in active duty, veterans, and their families are recognized with prayers and special opportunities for reflection. Beginning December 4, 2018. service and sacrifice tours Learn how sculpture, stained glass, needlework, and other elements of the Cathedral, including War Memorial Chapel, commemorate military service. To learn more, contact [email protected]. veterans tribute concert This annual event recognizes veterans and their families and is available online to reach those around the globe with a desire to lift up those who have served. blessing of the bikes with rolling thunder Each Memorial Day weekend, the riders of Rolling Thunder fill the Cathedral’s west front courtyard to receive a welcome and blessing. (Friday, May 24, 2019). independence day pilgrimage At midnight on July 3rd, journey through the Cathedral Nave toward freedom with leaders from Vet Church. pilgrimages and retreats Chaplains, veterans, active duty military, caregivers, families, and others are invited into the sacred space of the Cathedral for a journey of spiritual reflection and healing. Learn more atpilgrimages@ cathedral.org. partnership events In partnership with military-serving organizations, the Cathedral hosts special membership events, including the Blue Star Families Gargoyle Tour and the Team Red White And Blue National Cathedral Stairclimb. special services The Cathedral is host to special services such as the annual Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (anzac) service and Veterans Day weekend services. top and bottom: scenes from the annual ‘blessing of the bikes’ with rolling thunder on memorial day weekend. middle: a veterans pilgrimage gathers for reflection in war memorial chapel. NATIONAL Veterans Day Tribute Concert AT WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL NOVEMBER 11, 2018 • 5 PM program coming home medley Chaise Lounge, “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers welcome — why today; why this place The Very Rev. Randolph Hollerith 100th anniversary of armistice “Let’s all be Americans” President Woodrow Wilson, General John J. Pershing, Admiral George Dewey, Irving Berlin Please to sing stand, as you are able. god bless america God Bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam. God Bless America, my home sweet home. God Bless America, my home sweet home. Please sit. veterans story: why i served veterans story: family in service shenandoah arr. James Herb Cathedral Singers veterans story: call to service veterans story: flags of valor be still, my soul arr. Mack Wilberg “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers veterans story: commanders-in-chief “thank you” Emy Cee, singer/songwriter veterans story: memorials veterans story: rebuilding “triggers” Soldier Hard, rapper veterans story: being a veteran my country, ‘tis of thee arr. Wilberg “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers veterans story: oath of enlistment it is well worth my soul arr. Ryan Nolin “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers We will be taking a free will offering to support the Cathedral’s Veterans Ministries. You may also “text to give” by texting the amount you want to give and “veterans” to: 202-856-9005 (example: text “50 veterans”) salute to our veterans “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers Please stand when your branch of service plays. benediction Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben america, the beautiful arr. Michael McCarthy “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers All join to sing the final stanza: O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! performers “THE PRESIDENT’S OWN” MARINE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the U.S. Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Its mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Because of the demands of this unique mission, “The President’s Own” is known to have included strings when performing for major White House events as far back as 1878 and during the directorship of John Philip Sousa. An orchestra taken from within the Marine Band also gave regular concerts at the Marine Barracks music hall in Washington, D.C., as early as 1893. In addition to its regular appearances at the White House, the Marine Chamber Orchestra performs concerts during both an annual showcase series and summer series. Performing a wide variety of music from the staples of the orchestral repertoire to modern works, Broadway, and light classical selections, these concerts give patrons a virtual glimpse inside the Executive Mansion. The musicians of the Marine Chamber Orchestra are frequently highlighted in solo performances and also participate in chamber ensemble recitals and educational outreach programs that feature a variety of smaller instrumental groups. Whether performing for presidents, heads of state, concert patrons or students across the National Capital region, the music of “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra is the music of America. director french horn violin double bass Col Jason K. Fettig, SSgt Joseph Cradler, MSgt Janet Bailey, *+MGySgt Aaron Clay, Manchester, N.H. Fairfax, Va. McLean, Va. Fairmont, W.V. +GySgt Jennifer Paul, GySgt Christopher Franke, GySgt Eric Sabo, flute Phoenix, Ariz. MGySgt Betsy Hill, Algonquin, Ill. Springfield, Va. SSgt Claire Ross, *SSgt Karen Johnson, Shepherdstown, W.V. harp SSgt Kara Santos Grand Rapids, Mich. Gilbert, Ariz. MGySgt Karen Grimsey, Iowa City, Iowa GySgt Douglas Quinzi, SSgt Sara Matayoshi, Wheaton, Ill. Las Cruces, N.M. Richmond, Ill. oboe GySgt Erika Sato, *Principal *+MGySgt Leslye Barrett, trombone Portland, Ore. +=Section leader Liberty, Mo. MSgt Darren Bange, GySgt Chaerim Smith, MGySgt = Master Gunnery GySgt Joseph DeLuccio, Reisterstown, Md. Houston, Texas Sergeant Vernon, N.J. SSgt Russell Sharp, Mustang, Okla. SSgt Foster Wang, MSgt = Master Sergeant b-flat clarinet Douglaston, N.Y. GySgt = Gunnery Sergeant bass trombone SSgt Meaghan Kawaller, +MGySgt Peter Wilson, SSgt = Staff Sergeant Centreville, Va. SSgt Daniel Brady, Morgantown, W.V. Dallas, Texas GySgt Joseph LeBlanc, viola Honolulu, Hawaii tuba SSgt Sarah Hart, *+MGySgt John Cradler, bassoon St. Louis, Mo. *+MGySgt Christopher Lake Mills, Wis. *MSgt Christopher Shieh, McFarlane, Williamsville, N.Y. percussion Upper Marlboro, Md. SSgt David Young, SSgt Michael Hopkins, GySgt Tam Tran, Clarksville, Md. Raleigh, N.C. Appleton, Wis. MSgt Thomas Maloy, cornet/trumpet cello *MGySgt Matthew Harding, Clinton, N.Y. *+SSgt Charlaine Prescott, North Dartmouth, Mass. +GySgt Gerald Novak, Alexandria, Va. GySgt Amy McCabe, Alamogordo, N.M. SSgt Caroline Bean Stute, Bonfield, Ill. MGySgt Christopher Rose, Lakeland, Fla. GySgt Robert Singer, Atlanta, Ga. SSgt Clayton Vaughn, Reston, Va. Meridian, Miss. performers WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL