Navy Band Northwest is the United States Navy's premier musical organization in the Pacific Northwest region. Performing nearly 500 engagements each year, Navy Band Northwest enjoys an outstanding reputation throughout the Pacific Northwest. Through military ceremonies, public concerts, and regional tours, Navy Band Northwest serves to heighten esprit de corps throughout military and civilian communities, promote patriotism, and increase public awareness of the Navy's mission. This 35-member unit is comprised of professional musicians, each performing in various ensembles including ceremonial and parade bands, concert band, rock band, a New Orleans style brass band, and chamber ensembles such as brass and woodwind quintets. Navy Band Northwest is one of nine official U.S. Navy Bands located throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Italy, and Japan, and is under the operational command of Commander, Navy Region Northwest.