"Spirit of the Season" takes over the region Published Nov. 19, 2013 By Technical Sgt. Adam Green Washington D.C. -- The United States Air Force Band's holiday concerts are just around the corner. This year will feature many new and exciting offerings centering around the theme of "Spirit of the Season." Nearly all of our performing ensembles will be featured in various locations around the metropolitan area. There will be something for everyone, including a fun matinee performance for school children by the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants. Take a look at the lineup and circle the one that is best for you. You may notice that we will not be performing at the D.A.R. Constitution Hall. Due to the limitations brought on by sequestration, we are not able to perform at Constitution Hall this year. However, your United States Air Force Band is flexible in more ways than one. We have chosen to bring the "Spirit of the Season" to various venues around town. The U.S. Air Force's premier rock band, Max Impact, will present holiday-inspired sets at one of our nation's favorite museums on the Mall, as well as a performance at Joint Base Andrews for military members and their families. Max Impact is a high-energy rock band guaranteed to entertain you this holiday season. Thursday, Dec. 5; Friday, Dec. 6; Saturday, Dec. 7 & Sunday, Dec. 8 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m. National Air and Space Museum Independence Ave. at 6th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20004 Free and open to the public. No tickets are required. The official chorus of the U. S. Air Force, the Singing Sergeants is one of the most versatile and talented choral organizations in the world. The group will present concerts of a capella holiday favorites at another popular museum on the Mall. Saturday, Dec. 7 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. National Museum of American History 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Free and open to the public. No tickets are required. The Air Force's premier country band, Silver Wings, will be featured at this same museum on Sunday, Dec. 8. The core of this group recently returned from a highly successful deployment, providing service members a well-needed "taste of home." This dynamic performing ensemble will keep your toes tapping with some down-home holiday music. 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. National Museum of American History 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Free and open to the public. No tickets are required. If you would like to bring in the holiday season listening to jazz, the U.S. Air Force's premier jazz band, the Airmen of Note, will thrill you with some fun, classic as well as new, holiday charts. In 2010, their album "Cool Yule" reached number 2 on JazzWeek magazine's Jazz Weekly chart. This year, you will have the chance to hear these tunes live! Thursday, Dec. 12 7:30 p.m. College of Southern Maryland 8730 Mitchell Road La Plata, Md. 20646 Free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Friday, Dec. 13 7 p.m. THE ARC 1901 Mississippi Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20020 To make your reservations call, 202-889-5901 or print free digital tickets at: https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=ea308e9b28ad161cd8e53d0a9e8a3278 And finally, the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will perform a large-scale production titled "Spirit of the Season." We are excited to present this concert at two local high schools and at the Smithsonian Institute National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center. This program will be repeated in an abbreviated format as a matinee for school children on Monday, Dec. 16 at the Udvar-Hazy Center, as well. Thursday, Dec. 12 7 p.m. T. C. Williams High School Auditorium 3330 King Street Alexandria, Va. 22302 Free tickets are available inside door 1 at the school Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. starting Nov. 25. (Closed Nov. 27 - 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.) Friday, Dec. 13 7 p.m. Walter Johnson High School Auditorium 6400 Rock Spring Drive Bethesda, Md. 20814 Free electronic tickets available at: www.wjmusic.eventbrite.com Sunday, Dec. 15 3 p.m. National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway Chantilly, Va. 20151 Free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Monday, Dec. 16 10:30 a.m. & noon Holiday Matinee for Kids National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway Chantilly, Va. 20151 To make your free reservations, email: holidaykids@afncr.af.mil Please check our website calendar for updates to these events and for weather cancellations, if applicable. We hope you find something that fits your schedule and that you'll come out and join us as we celebrate the "Spirit of the Season."