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🎹SOUND ON!🎹 George Gershwin once stated, "true music must reflect the thought and aspirations of the people and time. My people are Americans. My time is today." Pianist Aaron Diehl shows here that the 1924 composition "Rhapsody In Blue" is still vibrant almost a century later. The beauty of this American classic is that it merges jazz and classical influences. "The challenge is creating this balance between the improvisation and the written score,” Mr. Diehl said of his approach to “Rhapsody in Blue.”

MUSIC:
Performers - Aaron Diehl and The U.S. Air Force Concert Band
Composer - George Gershwin
Arranger - Donald Hunsberger

CREDITS:
Executive Producer - Col. Don Schofield
Videographers - Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann, Master Sgt. Kevin Cerovich, Technical Sgt. Mike Brest
Video Editor - Technical Sgt. Mike Brest
Audio Engineers - Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn, Technical Sgt. Pedro Ramirez-Rodriguez

Through world-class musical presentations and ceremonies, The U.S. Air Force Band helps create bonds between the United States and the worldwide community. Using music to bridge language, cultural, societal and socio-economic differences, the Band's performances advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America.

The excellence demonstrated by our Airmen Musicians is a reflection of the excellence carried out 24 hours a day by Airmen stationed around the globe. These professionals are proud to represent all Airmen, whose selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms we enjoy as American citizens.

For more information about The United States Air Force Band, please visit http://usafband.af.mil

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Aaron Diehl Performs Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue"

Graphic showing images of three legendary jazz musicians with descriptive text above and below each with their name and the date of their upcoming performance. From left to right: Chris Potter on February 6, Peter Bernstein on March 5, and Diane Schuur on April 9. On the far right of the graphic, the text "Jazz Heritage Series 2020" and "Airmen of Note" appears above the Air Force Symbol.

A U.S. Air Force veteran salutes during the signing of the national anthem at the beginning of a U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants concert in Fullerton, Ca., Feb. 11, 2020. The singers perform the national anthem at the beginning of every concert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

Singing Sergeants serenade the golden state

Calendar of Events

The saxophone section of the Airmen of Note during a recent performance (U.S. Air Force Photo by CMSgt Bob Kamholz/released).

Ensembles

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National Tours

The U.S. Air Force Concert Band performed at the Kearney High School Concert Hall in Kearney, Nebraska, on Monday, March 11, 2019. The concert was part of the ensemble's four-state community relations tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brandon Chaney)

Leadership

Two people, a woman on the left and a man on the right, in dark blue Air Force service dress uniforms are both holding a guidon flag. Another man in the dark blue Air Force service dress uniform is standing at the position of attention on the right side of the picture. There are numerous, multicolored flags in the background.

History

The AAF Band, at 54 members, led by Lt. Alf Heiberg, on the US Capital Grounds, Washington D.C., 1942

News

Woman in dark blue Air Force ceremonial uniform singing the national anthem from behind home plate in Yankee Stadium. Four people are standing and kneeling a few feet in front of her with cameras in their hands, and the words "Yankee Stadium" is visible in the distance with several multicolored advertisements below, and a large screen can be seen projecting the image of the vocalists face.

Auditions

The United States Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass and United States Air Force Honor Guard perform a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Master Sgt Kevin Burns/released)

Educational Outreach

For the entire school year our Advancing Innovation through Music (AIM) program supported local educational outreach program Bridges: Harmony Through Music. We were honored to be presented the Community Partner of the Year award by founding director Bonny Tynch. Pictured is Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Burns working with a young trumpet student at a Bridges event. (U.S. Air Force Photo/released)

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Members of the Singing Sergeants, conducted by Capt. Dustin Doyle perform the National Anthem prior to a Washington Redskins game at FedEx Field in 2017 (U.S. Air Force Photo by CMSgt Bob Kamholz/Released)

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