A Sailor attached to the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus performs with the Boston Pops at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston.

BOSTON (Jul. 03, 2012) Musician 1st class Bill Edwards from the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus performs with the Boston Pops at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston. This celebration is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The eight-day long event commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and coalition ships from around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Musician Stephen Hassay) File# 120703-N-HG258-177