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Rehoboth Concert Band honors vets at Lewes performance

Conductor Steve Kieley presents the Rehoboth Concert Band at the Duty, Honore, Country: A Tribute to Veterans Nov. 9 at Cape Henlopen High School. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 11, 2025

The Rehoboth Concert Band performed Duty, Honor, Country: A Tribute to Veterans Nov. 9 at Cape Henlopen High School.

The concert was free and open to the public, drawing a standing-room-only crowd. 

After the presentation of colors by the Cape JROTC, the concert began with national anthem and other patriotic songs. The final song was “God Bless America.”

When the concert concluded, a reception honoring all veterans was held in the lobby.

Donations were accepted and donated to the Folds of Honor.

For more information about the Rehoboth Concert Band, go to rehobothconcertband.org.

 

Conductor Steve Kieley directs “The Invincible Eagle.”
Conductor Steve Kieley directs “Black Granite.”
Peter Zoll narrates “Within These Hallowed Halls.”
The Cape JROTC marches out after presenting the colors.
Rob Putt plays the bassoon.
The cymbals are played by Bernard Meitrott.
Sam Vaulina plays the tuba.
Jim Hoeffer plays the french horn.
Steve Rhodes plays the clarinet.
Toni Barrett plays the piccolo and acted as emcee of the event.
Ellen Gibby plays flute as conductor Steve Kieley directs “Black Granite.”

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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