The Navy’s premier jazz ensemble will take the stage Nov. 5 as part of their Midwest Tour
The United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble will perform a free concert Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center as part of the band’s 2025 Midwest tour. 2025 marks the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday, giving jazz and big band fans an even greater cause to celebrate Sailors serving around the world, preserving peace through strength. The concert is a family-friendly event, connecting members of the community to their Navy. 
The U.S. Navy Band Commodores perform the best of big band jazz from WWII swing-era classics by jazz giants Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Artie Shaw to modern masters such as Bob Brookmeyer and Pat Metheny. The band also highlights the music of legendary vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, as well as unique and exciting original compositions by members of the band.
As the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for more than 50 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. The Commodores’ mission includes public concerts, national concert tours, ceremonial support in honoring our veterans, jazz education classes and clinics, and protocol performances for high-level military and civilian government officials.
Ticket Reservation Information
This performance is free and open to the public, though ticket reservations are required and only available through the U.S. Navy Band’s ticketing portal at: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/usnavyband/u-s-navy-band-commodores-green-bay.
This reservation link can also be accessed on the venue’s U.S. Navy Band Event Page.
Quick Facts
- The U.S. Navy Band is the flagship musical organization of the Navy and one of 11 Navy bands located around the world.
- The U.S. Navy Band is based at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.
- There are six performing ensembles in the Navy Band: the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, Sea Chanters chorus, Commodores jazz ensemble, Country Current country/bluegrass ensemble and the Cruisers popular music group.
- Almost all of the Sailors in the Navy Band have undergraduate degrees in music, and most have graduate degrees.
For the most up-to-date concert and ticket information, visit the Navy Band’s website at www.navyband.navy.mil/events
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About Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center
The Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center (ASHPAC) is a state-of-the-art, 730-seat nonprofit performance venue that presents regional, national, and international touring entertainment as well as serves as home to Ashwaubenon School District and community musicals, plays, concerts, and theatre programs. The ASHPAC is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of our community through a diverse range of performing arts events with a mission to provide exceptional entertainment experiences that inspire, engage, and bring people together.
For more information about the Ashwaubenon PAC, visit ashwaubenonpac.org or follow ‘Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center’ on Facebook or Instagram (@AshwaubenonPAC).