The U.S. Air Force Band Soars Into Summer

Published May 3, 2009
By Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Pagnard
The USAF Band

Bolling AFB, Washington, DC -- With summer just around the corner, The United States Air Force Band is gearing up for concerts at venues throughout the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area during the months of June, July and August.

Concerts are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday nights at 8 p.m., from June 3 through Aug. 28 at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. The memorial honors the men and women of the United States Air Force, especially the 54,000 Airmen who have died in combat while serving. Each concert will feature musical selections in keeping with the concert's theme.

June 3 - An International Salute - Concert Band
June 5 - Hurray for Hollywood - Concert Band & Singing Sergeants
June 10 - A Glenn Miller Tribute - Airmen of Note
June 12 - Alumni--Welcome Back! - Airmen of Note
June 17 - A Duke Ellington Tribute - Airmen of Note
June 19 - Music Educator's Night - Concert Band
June 24 - Music and Dance - Concert Band & Singing Sergeants
June 26 - Conductor's Choice! - Concert Band & Singing Sergeants

July 1 - Stars, Stripes and Sousa - Concert Band
July 3 - Greatest Hits - Air Force Strings
July 8 - Big Band Jazz A- irmen of Note
July 10 - The Count Basie Songbook - Airmen of Note
July 15 - Simply Vivaldi - Air Force Strings
July 17 - A Little Night Music - Air Force Strings
July 22 - Going West - Concert Band & Singing Sergeants
July 24 - Made in America - Concert Band & Singing Sergeants
July 29 - A Cavalcade of Music - Featured Small Ensembles
July 31 - The Best of Classic Broadway - Concert Band & Singing Sergeants

Aug 5 - A Duke Ellington Tribute II - Airmen of Note
Aug 7 - Regarding Broadway - Concert Band & Singing Sergeants
Aug 12 - More Big Band Jazz - Airmen of Note
Aug 14 - Singer's Extravaganza - Singing Sergeants
Aug 19 - Serenade - Air Force Strings
Aug 21 - Colonel Gabriel's Favorites - Concert Band & Singing Sergeants
Aug 26 - A Glenn Miller Tribute II - Airmen of Note
Aug 28 - To Fly... - Concert Band & Singing Sergeants

Located just off Columbia Pike at One Air Force Memorial Drive, the awe-inspiring memorial provides a wonderful setting for the band's summer concerts, as well as refreshing summer breezes and spectacular nighttime views of the Pentagon and the District's monument core. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or short folding chair, as bleacher seating is limited. There's plenty of free on-site parking; the nearest metro stop is Pentagon City.

Visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., on Saturday, June 20 to experience the museum's "Become a Pilot Family Day" and hear the band's own high-energy rock group, Max Impact starting at 10 a.m. The newest of The USAF Band's ensemble, Max Impact delivers its own blend of today's hip-hop, pop and urban sounds and everything-in-between to entertain the young, as well as the young at heart.

The USAF Band is pleased to announce three spectacular July 4th celebrations. The Airmen of Note will be featured at a Jazz Fest on Bolling Air Force Base. At the Air Force Memorial, the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will present "Red, White and Boom!" at 8 p.m. Finally, Max Impact will celebrate America's birthday at the National Air and Space Museum beginning at 6 p.m. And, whichever venue you choose, you'll also have a front row seat for the dazzling Capital fireworks display!

All concerts by The United States Air Force Band are free and open to the public. Tickets are not needed unless specifically indicated. Also, please note that these concerts are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For the latest weather updates and performance information, call 202-767-5658 or visit www.USAFBand.af.mil.

USAF Concert Band at the Air Force Memorial in 2007