YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2009) -- Musician Petty Officer 2nd Class James Brownell, of Ft. Pierce, Fla., draws a crowd of curious children during a free holiday concert by the 7th Fleet Brass Band at Ogusu Elementary. The brass band is one part of the 7th Fleet Band which serves as a vital tool in the U.S. Navy which bridges cultural gaps through the gift of music. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devon Dow)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2009) -- Musician 2nd Class Crabtree of Charleston, W.V., and Musician 2nd Class James Caliva, from San Antonio, stroll through the audience playing a holiday tune during a free performance by the 7th Fleet Brass Band at Ogusa Elementary School. The band played a wide selection of Christmas songs and gave musical instrument demonstrations to the children in attendance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devon Dow)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2009) -- Musician 1st Class Chris Sams, from San Diego, performs during a concert by the 7th Fleet Brass Band at Ogusu Elementary School on Dec. 21. The free performance was a chance for the band to show their appreciation to the continued support and friendly relationship between the U.S. Navy and the Yokosuka community. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devon Dow)

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Dec. 18, 2009) Musicians of the 7th Fleet Band play Christmas music at the Kanagawa Children’s Medical Center in Yokohama. The Sailor-musicians joined local professional musicians to play a concert for the children and families who will spend the holidays at the hospital. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Dec. 18, 2009) Chief Musician Jason Gromacki, of Encino, Calif., plays trumpet with local Tokyo musicians at the Kanagawa Children’s Medical Center in Yokohama. Musicians from the 7th Fleet Band joined local professional musicians to play a concert for the children and families who will spend the holidays at the hospital. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Dec. 18, 2009) Musician 3rd Class Dave Drescher, a native of Roselawn, Ind., plays alto saxophone with Tokyo musicians at the Kanagawa Children’s Medical Center in Yokohama. Musicians from the 7th Fleet Band joined local professional musicians to play a concert for the children and families who will spend the holidays at the hospital. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 16, 2009) A saxophone quartet from the 7th Fleet Band plays Christmas songs in the lobby of Naval Hospital Yokosuka. The ensemble traveled to various locations at Fleet Activities Yokosuka to spread holiday cheer through music. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Smith/Released)