Keywords: sea chanters chorus 60th anniversary concert navy band seachanterschorus60thanniversaryconcertnavyband usa 161030-N-HG258-069 ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA (October 30, 2016) Retired Chief Petty Officer Daryl Duff, center, solos with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus during their 60th anniversary concert. The Sea Chanters chorus celebrated their 60th anniversary iin Annandale, Virginia, with a concert featuring alumni from the group. The chorus was formed as an all-male group in 1956 and tasked with perpetuating the songs of the sea. In 1980, the group added women to their ranks and expanded their repertoire to include everything from Brahms to Broadway. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Stephen Hassay/Released) 161030-N-HG258-069 ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA (October 30, 2016) Retired Chief Petty Officer Daryl Duff, center, solos with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus during their 60th anniversary concert. The Sea Chanters chorus celebrated their 60th anniversary iin Annandale, Virginia, with a concert featuring alumni from the group. The chorus was formed as an all-male group in 1956 and tasked with perpetuating the songs of the sea. In 1980, the group added women to their ranks and expanded their repertoire to include everything from Brahms to Broadway. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Stephen Hassay/Released) |