Education

School Concerts 2025

Dear Music Educator,

The U.S. Coast Guard Band invites you and your students to attend its thirty sixth annual School Concert Series in Leamy Hall Auditorium on the grounds of the historic U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. These age specific performances allow students to experience an educational and entertaining hour long performance by a world class fifty piece Concert Band. Coast Guard Band Assistant Director CWO Jeffrey Spenner leads the Band in exploring music and how it connects, informs, interacts with, and enhances other areas of curriculum and life. Past years have focused on geography, science, and visual art. The program will showcase the various sections of the band and highlight the collaborative way musicians come together to create music. Students will enjoy learning and listening to great music performed by world class musicians in this interactive presentation.

For more information on how to attend, select from the program letters below.

To request attendance, please complete the appropriate form.

• Elementary and Middle School Program Request Form
• High School Program Request Form

Please note that seats are reserved on a first come, first served basis. We look forward to seeing you.

• Map of USCG Academy and Bus Information (PDF)
• Bus Driver Letter and Directions (DOC)

Background and Purpose

The Coast Guard Band School Concerts have become a longstanding commitment to educating and inspiring Connecticut students. These concerts are presented several times each spring and reach more than seven thousand students in grades K through twelve. Held in Leamy Concert Hall at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, these programs combine music, visual elements, and storytelling to help students gain a deeper appreciation of music and meaningful exposure to both the Band and the Coast Guard.