Consider touring the beautiful grounds of the United States Military Academy on the scenic Hudson River. Free and open to the public, the chamber concerts are usually held in one of the post's beautiful chapels, to which the Military Police gate guard can direct you. The Military Academy's Chamber Music Series features performers from the Concert Band, Jazz Knights, and Field Music components of the United States Military Academy Band, the U.S. Army's oldest active band and the oldest unit at West Point. They represent a cross-section of America's finest music schools and conservatories.
Diversity is the key element in programming for the Chamber Music Series .
Depending upon which performance you attend, you might experience anything from J. S. Bach to Duke Ellington. Groups ranging from woodwind or brass quintets to contemporary jazz combos exemplify the versatility of the musicians in the Academy Band. Many concerts in this series offer the public an opportunity to hear musicians from the band perform in an extended solo capacity. After one has gained familiarity with the talents of individual performers, large ensemble productions by the unit are often heard from a fresh perspective. Several of the chamber music ensembles participating in these concerts perform throughout the year at official functions of the Military Academy in addition to their other duties.