USAF Band's Brass Quintet

The USAF Band's Brass Quintet performing on January 8, 2010, at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Va. This concert was part of The U.S. Air Force Band's Chamber Players Series. These free concerts feature smaller ensembles performing throughout the year at more intimate settings in and around Washington, D.C.

Chamber Players: A Closer Look

Published Feb. 24, 2010
By Master Sgt. Brian McCurdy
The USAF Band

BOLLING AFB, D.C. -- There will be several exciting opportunities to catch small ensembles and soloists from The USAF Band in more intimate concert settings throughout the month of March. In Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., the Chamber Players Series will present six programs featuring members of the Air Force Strings, Concert Band and Singing Sergeants. Here are the details:

Wednesday, Mar 3
An Afternoon of Music for Violin, featuring TSgt Mark Dorosheff
2:00 p.m., Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, Va.

Friday, Mar 5
An Evening of Music for Brass Quintet, featuring The USAF Band's own "Blue 82"
8:00 p.m., George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, Va.

Friday, March 5
Workshop with Canadian Brass & The USAF Brass Quintet
2 - 3 p.m., Duke Ellington School of the Arts, 3500 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
This workshop is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Mr. Isaac Daniel at ikedaniel@aol.com or call 240-461-8040.

Thursday, Mar 18
An Evening of Music for Clarinet Quartet, featuring MSgt Brian McCurdy, MSgt John Romano, TSgt Darrin Thiriot, TSgt Brooke Emery
8:00 p.m., John Addison Concert Hall, Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington, Md.

Thursday, Mar 25
An Evening of Music for Woodwind Quintet, featuring MSgt Stacy Ascione (flute), MSgt Julianna Arnold (clarinet), MSgt Kate Fitzpatrick (French horn), TSgt Kevin Darrow (oboe), and TSgt Eddie Sanders (bassoon)
8:00 p.m., John Addison Concert Hall, Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington, Md.

Friday, Mar 26
An Evening of Vocal Chamber Music, featuring members of The Singing Sergeants
8:00 p.m., George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, Va.

For the latest information about the Chamber Players Series, please refer to the calendar on our website. Also, in case of inclement weather, be sure to call our 24-hour Concert Line at (202) 767-5658. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our events in March!