For the 10th year, Oak Harbor High School will host a performance honoring veterans on Veterans Day.

The performance is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Oak Harbor High School Performing Arts Center.

“Our local theme this year is ‘A Musical Tribute to Our Veterans,’” said Dave Williams, program chair of the event, which is sponsored by the Oak Harbor Navy League.

“Veterans Day is traditionally celebrated on the same date as the former Armistice Day,” Williams said, “inaugurated to commemorate the end of World War I, Nov. 11, 1918 — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year.”

There will be musical performances by the An-O-Chords, the Daybreak Trio, the All-Island Community Band and the high school’s Harbor Singers choir.

“I think it’s important for kids to get context for the people who have worked so hard for our freedom,” said choir director Darren McCoy.

“Some of the people who were here were literally in the water at Pearl Harbor. … They need to be able to talk to people like that.”

The high school’s choir will be singing three pieces: the Navy hymn, River in Judea and Bogoroditse Devo.

McCoy described River in Judea “an American piece about hope.”

Bogoroditse Devo is a Russian piece. McCoy said, “It’s a prayer for protection and forgiveness.”

In addition to choirs and bands, Williams said the program will include guest speaker Chief Petty Officer Gabriel Zaldivar.

The high school’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Color Guard will also attend the performance.

“The community is invited and encouraged to attend this ceremony,” Williams said, “to honor all of the veterans among us, who have, throughout our nation’s history, fought to preserve our democracy, maintain the peace and preserve our legacy.”

Admission to the event is free.

The Performing Arts Center is located at 950 N.W. 2nd Ave.