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Lt. Col. A. Phillip Waite, commander and conductor of The United States Air Force Band, leads the audience in a sing-a-long of carols as part of the Band's holiday concerts at DAR Constitution Hall. For this year's performances, the Concert Band, Singing Sergeants, and Ceremonial Brass joined forces to offer over 10,000 attendees "The Best Gift of All." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

Lt. Col. A. Phillip Waite, commander and conductor of The United States Air Force Band, leads the audience in a sing-a-long of carols as part of the Band's holiday concerts at DAR Constitution Hall. For this year's performances, the Concert Band, Singing Sergeants, and Ceremonial Brass joined forces to offer over 10,000 attendees "The Best Gift of All." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

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Tech. Sgt. Jay Heltzer has been a member of The USAF Band since 2004. Sergeant Heltzer received a Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance from Cal State University Northridge in 1994. He then attended Indiana University where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Trombone Performance in 1998. Since arriving to the Washington D.C. area Sergeant Heltzer has performed at the Eastern Trombone Workshop, with the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington Opera and the McLean Symphony.

Tech. Sgt. Jay Heltzer has been a member of The USAF Band since 2004. Sergeant Heltzer received a Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance from Cal State University Northridge in 1994. He then attended Indiana University where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Trombone Performance in 1998. Since arriving to the Washington D.C. area Sergeant Heltzer has performed at the Eastern Trombone Workshop, with the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington Opera and the McLean Symphony.

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This edition of the Clinician’s Corner features Tech. Sgt. Jay Heltzer’s discussion about how to return to playing after a hiatus. Sergeant Heltzer has been a member of The USAF Band since 2004. Sergeant Heltzer received a Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance from Cal State University Northridge in 1994. He then attended Indiana University where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Trombone Performance in 1998. Since arriving to the Washington D.C. area Sergeant Heltzer has performed at the Eastern Trombone Workshop, with the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington Opera and the McLean Symphony.

This edition of the Clinician’s Corner features Tech. Sgt. Jay Heltzer’s discussion about how to return to playing after a hiatus. Sergeant Heltzer has been a member of The USAF Band since 2004. Sergeant Heltzer received a Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance from Cal State University Northridge in 1994. He then attended Indiana University where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Trombone Performance in 1998. Since arriving to the Washington D.C. area Sergeant Heltzer has performed at the Eastern Trombone Workshop, with the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington Opera and the McLean Symphony.

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LAMPETER, Pa. -- The Singing Sergeants of The U.S. Air Force Band perform Oct. 16 at the Lampeter-Strasburg Performing Arts Center, Lampeter, Pa. The performance was the 11th in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

LAMPETER, Pa. -- The Singing Sergeants of The U.S. Air Force Band perform Oct. 16 at the Lampeter-Strasburg Performing Arts Center, Lampeter, Pa. The performance was the 11th in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

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WALDWICK, N.J. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs Oct. 12 at the Waldwick Middle School Multi Purpose Facility, Waldwick, N.J. The performance was the 7th in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

WALDWICK, N.J. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs Oct. 12 at the Waldwick Middle School Multi Purpose Facility, Waldwick, N.J. The performance was the 7th in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

Photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano

TRENTON, N.J. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs with the USAF Honor Guard Oct. 11 at the Patriots Theater, Trenton, N.J. The performance was the 6th in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

TRENTON, N.J. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs with the USAF Honor Guard Oct. 11 at the Patriots Theater, Trenton, N.J. The performance was the 6th in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

Photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs Oct. 7 at the Oyster Bay High School Gym, Oyster Bay, N.Y. The performance was the 2nd in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs Oct. 7 at the Oyster Bay High School Gym, Oyster Bay, N.Y. The performance was the 2nd in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

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OYSTER BAY, N.Y. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs Oct. 7 at the Oyster Bay High School Gym, Oyster Bay, N.Y. The performance was the 2nd in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs Oct. 7 at the Oyster Bay High School Gym, Oyster Bay, N.Y. The performance was the 2nd in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

Photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs Oct. 15 at the Pennsauken High School, Pennsauken, N.J. The performance was the 10th in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. -- The U.S. Air Force Band performs Oct. 15 at the Pennsauken High School, Pennsauken, N.J. The performance was the 10th in the Band’s three-week 2010 Fall Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

Photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano

In one of the USAF Academy Band's most time-honored traditions, band members hurl a retiring bandsman into the hotel pool on the last day of his last tour. Here, band members bid a fond farewell to Chief Master Sergeant Scott Barbier, who served the US Air Force as percussionist, administrator, and leader for 30 years.

In one of the USAF Academy Band's most time-honored traditions, band members hurl a retiring bandsman into the hotel pool on the last day of his last tour. Here, band members bid a fond farewell to Chief Master Sergeant Scott Barbier, who served the US Air Force as percussionist, administrator, and leader for 30 years.

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Lt Col Larry H. Lang, Commander and Conductor of the USAF Academy Band, plays the role of Major Glenn Miller in a rousing patriotic tribute to the Big Band Era with the Falconaires Jazz Band.

Lt Col Larry H. Lang, Commander and Conductor of the USAF Academy Band, plays the role of Major Glenn Miller in a rousing patriotic tribute to the Big Band Era with the Falconaires Jazz Band.

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The USAF Academy Band’s Educational Outreach program featured high school students performing the “Air Force Musicians Association March” by Air Force Academy Band retired percussionist Bill Barbier. Performing with the band from the Buena High School Band under the direction of Dwayne Chun were Rachel Clemmer on trumpet, Nick Stokes on tuba, Caleb Westby on alto saxophone, Charles Murray on tenor saxophone and Tori Jurik on bass clarinet. Appearing with the Academy Band from the Marana High School Band under the direction of James Attebury was Devon Katzel on bass clarinet as well.

The USAF Academy Band’s Educational Outreach program featured high school students performing the “Air Force Musicians Association March” by Air Force Academy Band retired percussionist Bill Barbier. Performing with the band from the Buena High School Band under the direction of Dwayne Chun were Rachel Clemmer on trumpet, Nick Stokes on tuba, Caleb Westby on alto saxophone, Charles Murray on tenor saxophone and Tori Jurik on bass clarinet. Appearing with the Academy Band from the Marana High School Band under the direction of James Attebury was Devon Katzel on bass clarinet as well.

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Master Sergeant Steven M. Przyzycki, percussion, and Technical Sergeant Nancy Poffenbarger, vocals, accompany the featured soloists in Pat Metheny's "Gathering Sky". This piece was arranged for the USAF Academy Band's Concert Band by our own Technical Sergeant John Dawson.

Master Sergeant Steven M. Przyzycki, percussion, and Technical Sergeant Nancy Poffenbarger, vocals, accompany the featured soloists in Pat Metheny's "Gathering Sky". This piece was arranged for the USAF Academy Band's Concert Band by our own Technical Sergeant John Dawson.

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The band’s Educational Outreach program under the direction of Technical Sergeant Nancy Poffenbarger features young music students performing with the band. Selected to play the Air Force Musicians Association March” were Brian Kellermeyer on horn, Tiffany Guillen on flute and Lanisa Dietrich on clarinet from the Anza Trail Middle School Band under the direction of Lou Rodriguez. From the Suhuarita Middle School Band under the direction of Erin Blass were Gabriella Mantica on clarinet and Stefany Paredes on trombone.

The band’s Educational Outreach program under the direction of Technical Sergeant Nancy Poffenbarger features young music students performing with the band. Selected to play the Air Force Musicians Association March” were Brian Kellermeyer on horn, Tiffany Guillen on flute and Lanisa Dietrich on clarinet from the Anza Trail Middle School Band under the direction of Lou Rodriguez. From the Suhuarita Middle School Band under the direction of Erin Blass were Gabriella Mantica on clarinet and Stefany Paredes on trombone.

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The most difficult part of programming a concert is deciding which of the highly talented musicians in the USAF Academy Band to feature. Featuring an entire group as a solo unit helps to solve this dilemma.

The most difficult part of programming a concert is deciding which of the highly talented musicians in the USAF Academy Band to feature. Featuring an entire group as a solo unit helps to solve this dilemma.

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TSgt Henrique DeAlmeida brings the crowd to a frenzy during his drum solo in the feature "Gathering Sky", while Deputy Commander and Associate Conductor First Lieutenant Jason Plosch looks on.

TSgt Henrique DeAlmeida brings the crowd to a frenzy during his drum solo in the feature "Gathering Sky", while Deputy Commander and Associate Conductor First Lieutenant Jason Plosch looks on.

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The band’s Educational Outreach program under the direction of Technical Sergeant Nancy Poffenbarger features young high school music students performing with the band. Selected to play with the band on Bill Barbier’s “Air Force Musicians Association March” were Juan Gallegos on trumpet, Benjamin Iniguez on horn and Reyver Fontes on trombone from the Rio Rico High School Band under the direction of Allison Coyle. From the Nogales High School Band under the direction of James Cochran were student performers Manuel Armenta-Batt on baritone saxophone, German Larios on trumpet and Alan Ramirez, Nicholas Clark and Tim Medina all on trombone.

The band’s Educational Outreach program under the direction of Technical Sergeant Nancy Poffenbarger features young high school music students performing with the band. Selected to play with the band on Bill Barbier’s “Air Force Musicians Association March” were Juan Gallegos on trumpet, Benjamin Iniguez on horn and Reyver Fontes on trombone from the Rio Rico High School Band under the direction of Allison Coyle. From the Nogales High School Band under the direction of James Cochran were student performers Manuel Armenta-Batt on baritone saxophone, German Larios on trumpet and Alan Ramirez, Nicholas Clark and Tim Medina all on trombone.

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Local high school musicians augment USAF Academy Band in Tucson, Arizona

Local high school musicians augment USAF Academy Band in Tucson, Arizona

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The USAF Academy Band performed on October 15, 2010, at Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Arizona, to a packed house. All veterans and their families were honored as the audience gave their approval with a standing ovation. It was a patriotic night in Coolidge, Arizona, as the spirit of flight and pride in our Air Force was told through the universal language of music by your United States Air Force Academy Band.

The USAF Academy Band performed on October 15, 2010, at Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Arizona, to a packed house. All veterans and their families were honored as the audience gave their approval with a standing ovation. It was a patriotic night in Coolidge, Arizona, as the spirit of flight and pride in our Air Force was told through the universal language of music by your United States Air Force Academy Band.

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The USAF Academy Band performed on October 15, 2010, at Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Arizona, to a packed house. Featured in this photo are Master Sergeants Noelle Little and Heike Gazetti, clarinet, Lieutenant Colonel Larry H. Lang, Commander and Conductor of the USAF Academy Band, and Technical Sergeant Monica Ding, oboe and English horn.

The USAF Academy Band performed on October 15, 2010, at Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Arizona, to a packed house. Featured in this photo are Master Sergeants Noelle Little and Heike Gazetti, clarinet, Lieutenant Colonel Larry H. Lang, Commander and Conductor of the USAF Academy Band, and Technical Sergeant Monica Ding, oboe and English horn.

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