Navy Band Northeast will bring music to the Windjammer Days Celebration in Boothbay Harbor, ME on Friday, June 30, at 7pm. Led by its director, Lt. Joel Borrelli-Boudreau, its 30-member pops ensemble performs traditional works for concert band while raising public awareness of the Navy and the importance of naval service. The ensemble regularly features vocalists who perform patriotic classics, operatic arias, and Broadway showstoppers. The concert is free and open to the public. While no tickets are required, audience members are encouraged to arrive early for first-come first-served seating, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The concert is sponsored by Hodgdon Yachts.

Borrelli-Boudreau is from Methuen, Massachusetts. He holds a Master of Arts in conducting from George Mason University, a Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting from The Catholic University of America and a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory. Borrelli- Boudreau enlisted into the U.S. Naval Academy Band, performing with the Concert Band, Next Wave Big Band, Brass Quintet, Trombone Quartet, and marching/ceremonial units.

In September 2010, he was promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and subsequently received his commission in October 2012. He has served officer tours as Director, Navy Band Fleet Support Unit and Training Support Officer, Naval School of Music.

In November 2014, he was assigned as Assistant Director, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, and in June of 2017, was promoted to director, Navy Band Northeast in Newport, RI. LT Borrelli-Boudreau’s personal military decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, as well as numerous other unit and personal awards.

Established in 1974, Navy Band Northeast is based on board Naval Station Newport and is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide, providing musical support for military ceremonies, recruiting, morale and retention programs, and community relations. This group of 30 professional Navy musicians supports more than 300 engagements annually throughout an 11-state area, performing regularly for high-ranking military and civilian dignitaries, Navy Recruiting, public outreach and awareness efforts, and partnership in education programs throughout the Northeast United States. The primary components of Navy Band Northeast are: Pops Ensemble, Marching and Ceremonial Bands, Popular Music Group, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet, and Woodwind Trio. All ensembles perform a wide range of music from patriotic, classical, contemporary, big band swing, country, and the latest top-40 hits.

For a complete listing of upcoming Navy Band Northeast Performances, visit cnic.navy.mil/Navy-BandNortheast.html