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Band of Flight joins Dayton Philharmonic for Patriot Day Concert

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  • By Staff Sgt. Andrew Duncan
  • United States Air Force Band of Flight
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Mark your calendars for a memorable night of musical collaboration as the Band of Flight joins forces with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra for the Patriot Day Concert on Sept. 11.

The Patriot Day Concert will take place at the National Museum of the United States Air Force at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11.

A fixture at the National Museum of the United States Air Force for years, the Band of Flight is reorganizing from 45 members to 15 in 2013, so this year's concert will represent the final large-scale collaboration of the Dayton Philharmonic and the Band of Flight.

The range of emotions -- from heartache to resolve -- felt on and since Sept. 11, 2001 will be explored in this year's program. Highlights of the program include "Jupiter" from The Planets by Gustav Holst, a moving tribute to United Airlines Flight 93 entitled A Field in Pennsylvania by Nancy Bloomer Duessen, and Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait.

In a first for the Patriot Day Concert, the powerful brass sections of the Dayton Philharmonic and the Band of Flight will be featured in a piece commissioned especially for this event. Audiences at this year's show will witness the world premier performance of The Limits of Remembrance by Band of Flight resident composer/arranger Tech. Sgt. Scott Wise.

Neal Gittleman, Dayton Philharmonic Music Director and Principal Conductor, looks forward to the joint effort.

"Dayton is lucky to have two such top-drawer professional musical ensembles. The mix of rousing patriotic music plus elegiac and contemplative music to honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, makes for a deeply moving and inspiring experience for everyone."

Band of Flight Commander and Conductor 1st Lt. Daniel W. Boothe is also energized by the opportunity to work with both ensembles.

"It is such a privilege to share the stage with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra...when you see the mix of blue and black attire on the stage, you realize you are experiencing a truly powerful collaboration."

This concert is hosted by the National Museum of the United States Air Force and sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton and Butt Construction Company.

"Booz Allen Hamilton is proud to sponsor Dayton's Patriot Day Concert once again this year," said Vice President Rick Holley. "This yearly event offers the Dayton community the opportunity to celebrate our unity as Americans and show our support for our country's commitment to freedom."

While tickets for the event have been distributed, interested patrons may wish to contact the National Museum of the United States Air Force for information about overflow seating at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/news&events/concerts.asp.

For more information about upcoming performances by the United States Air Force Band of Flight, visit www.bandofflight.af.mil and click the "Appearances" tab.

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For concert videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, check out the Band of Flight YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/bandofflight