The All-American D-Day Band, under the baton of Col. Jim R. Keene, music director, and the superb band staff, will a featured band for the D-Day events in the Normandy region. As musical ambassadors to France, the All-American D-Day Band will perform ceremonial music for the officially recognized commemoration and wreath laying ceremonies at the Brittany and Normandy American Cemeteries and Memorials. In the historic village of Sainte-Mère-Église the band will perform in the International Salute to Liberation and lead the D-Day Memorial Parade.
Congratulations on your successful audition for the 2025 All-American D-Day Band! We are very excited to have you in the ensemble and look forward to sharing this adventure with you. Last year’s trip exceeded all expectations, and I can’t wait for you to experience our National Capital Region, Paris and Normandy with your fellow All-Americans. This year’s event will be extra special, as it is the 80th anniversary of the End of WWII.
Includes:
• Round-trip airfare from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Paris (CDG), including one checked bag and fees for shipping instruments to France
• All-American Band uniform (courtesy of DeMoulin)
• 8-nights in tourist class accommodations: 2-nights Washington, DC, 3-nights Normandy and 3-nights Paris
• Full time private motor coaches during the tour
• Full time multi-lingual tour manager/guide for each motor coach
• Tribute at the American Cemetery ceremonies (Brittany and Omaha Beach)
• Parade entry
• Professional performance arrangement for scheduled performances
• Meals include breakfast and dinner for each night stayed
• Entrances as noted on the tour schedule
• Guided tours of Paris and Normandy
• Financial security ($2,000,000 liability policy)
Cancellation Schedule:
February 1, 2025 - $500 per person is retained by Historic Productions
March 1, 2025 - $1000 per person is retained by Historic Productions
April 1, 2025 - 50% of the tour cost per person is retained by Historic Productions
May 1, 2025 - 100% of the tour cost per person is retained by Historic Productions
- Arrival into Washington, DC (transportation to/from DC will be the responsibility of each individual band member – must arrive before 5:00 PM)
- Check into the hotel – Dulles Airport Marriott or similar
- Dinner provided at the hotel with an orientation and meet and greet
- Evening for uniform fitting and a brief rehearsal
- Overnight at the hotel