The Free Orchestra of Rhythmic Cacophony and Euphony

The Free Orchestra of Rhythmic Cacophony and Euphony
(The F.O.R.C.E.)

The F.O.R.C.E. is a diverse and unique marching ensemble in New Orleans that was formed to march in the Carnival parade Chewbacchus, playing Star Wars themes superimposed on Arabic, Turkish/Greek, and North African rhythms. We also play medieval music (in parades; we have a smaller chamber group, Spiritus Mundi Crescentis, for concerts), Mexican ranchera songs for Dia De Los Muertos, and German Renaissance carols for Krampus. In the Joan of Arc parade, we perform as the St. Michael's Angel Army Marching Choir.

We are emphatically pro-immigrant and pro-LGBTQ+
Click here for our Mission Statement.

The F.O.R.C.E. marching in Chewbacchus 2025:

More videos;
May the Fourth Be With You Party at Port Orleans 2025.1; May the Fourth Be With You Party at Port Orleans 2025.2 Chewbacchus 2025 MTFBWY+zaffa slow; MTFBWY+zaffa

Short video of us practicing-- sadly, the only recording of the 2025 St. Michael's Angel Army choir

Videos:

1. Playing in the courtyard during the party (Video 1 by Sandy Bie)

2. Marching in the courtyard during the party (Video 2 by Sandy Bie)

3. Marching in (half the band) before the party (Video from Richard Riggs)