Midshipman Dennis Hooks, a native of Mercer Island, will be performing next week with the Naval Academy choir at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. - Contributed photo
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Midshipman Dennis Hooks, a native of Mercer Island, will be performing next week with the Naval Academy choir at Saint Mark’s Cathedral.

Islander sings with United States Naval Academy choir


November 3, 2009 · Updated 10:10 AM 

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Midshipman Dennis Hooks, of Mercer Island, will perform with the United States Naval Academy Men’s Glee Club at 7 p.m., Nov. 9, at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 Tenth Ave. E., Seattle. Under the direction of Dr. Aaron Smith, this a cappella, 85-voice performance will include patriotic, classical, religious and popular music in celebration of Veteran’s Day.

As ambassadors for the Naval Academy, the choirs perform for a wide variety of audiences, including the President of the United States, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of the Navy, Senators, members of Congress, world leaders and the public.

Tickets are $20 for the general public, with reduced cost of $15 for military personnel, students and seniors.

Purchase tickets at the door, or order tickets at http://tinyurl.com/USNAMensGleeClubSeattleNov9.

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