America the Beautiful - Navy Band Quintet

To start things off, I wanted to feature this unique arrangement of "America the Beautiful" arranged by Senior Chief Musician Scott Silbert and performed by the United States Navy Band Quintet, one of the many Brass chamber ensembles.

For some context about the Navy Band:

"The United States Navy Band is the premier musical organization of the U.S. Navy. Comprised of six primary performing groups as well as a host of smaller ensembles, "The World's Finest" is capable of playing any style of music in any setting.
Since its inception in 1925, the Navy Band has been entertaining audiences and supporting the Navy with some of the best musicians in the country. From national concert tours to presidential inaugurals to memorial services at Arlington National Cemetery, the Navy Band proudly represents the men and women of the largest, most versatile, most capable naval force on the planet today: America's Navy."

I really liked this arrangement as it featured many chromatic harmonies that I have never heard in before in this classic song. I enjoy listening to this recording as their sound blends so effortlessly and no single instrument (except for the solo trumpet) sticks out. The entire time their sound is so cohesive, and their communication is admirable.