WRL’s Dewey Decibel Series – An All-American Alumni Band Birthday Bash

The residency opens with a lively outdoor performance by The All-American Alumni Band, led by conductor Russel C. Mikkelson as part of the Dewey Decibel Concert Series, featuring well known patriotic songs, marches, American pop medleys and show tunes by famed song writers Cole Porter, Leroy Anderson, John Philip Sousa, Harry James, and more. 

Featured alumni soloists include renowned jazz saxophonist and Norfolk favorite Charlie Young and members of The All-American Alumni Band trumpet section which includes Nashville’s first call trumpet Mike Haynes and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Assistant Principal trumpet Rene Shapiro. 

Please note that this is an outdoor performance- dress appropriately, and you are welcome to bring your own seat!