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

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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)

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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)

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)

Pass in Review: A Legacy of Service

In the Fall of 2021, then-Colonel Bryony Terrell of the Joint Action Control Office at the Pentagon was in the planning stages for her promotion ceremony. Earning her first star and assuming the rank of Brigadier General, she wanted to honor the event with special music that went beyond typical

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Spotlight on Saxophonist’s Illustrious Career

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band are remarkably skilled, world-class musicians who exhibit the highest degree of excellence and service on missions each and every day. Saxophonist Master Sgt. Jeremy Koch is no exception. Sgt. Koch currently serves as principal saxophonist of The U.S. Air Force

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Mission Accomplished! AFCENT Band Returns From Deployment

In the United States, October 26 is nationally recognized as the Day of the Deployed. It is a day where we recognize the service of deployed military personnel serving around the world and the sacrifice made by the deployed members’ families. It was also around this time, October 22, that seven

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Reflecting on a Decade of Service: An Interview with The United States Air Force Band’s Solo Piper, Master Sgt. Adam Tianello

Though commonly associated with Celtic heritage, the bagpipe has a rich history in the U.S. military and the U.S. Air Force. Military pipe bands in the United States date back to immediately after World War II when military personnel were inspired by the pipes and drums of the British Commonwealth

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Tips for Teachers: Improving Self-Guided Student Practice

“How do I join the Band?” is one of the most frequently asked questions to the members of The U.S. Air Force Band. While there are many steps involved in winning a position with the Band, including the audition, the process truly begins in the early stages of learning an instrument. Diligent

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Bandsman Helps Fellow Man, Stays Cool Under Pressure

June 10 of this year started out as a typical day for Master Sgt. Kevin Cerovich, a trombonist with the Air Force’s premier jazz ensemble, the Airmen of Note. He was on his way to the historic Hangar Two on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, accomplishing his daily commute from Virginia on Interstate

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