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Senior Master Sergeant Michael Woods demonstrates amazing technical proficiency with this arrangement of "Tambourin Chinois" by Fritz Kreisler. This is SMSgt Woods' last tour with Academy Winds before he retires in several months time.

Senior Master Sergeant Michael Woods demonstrates amazing technical proficiency with this arrangement of "Tambourin Chinois" by Fritz Kreisler. This is SMSgt Woods' last tour with Academy Winds before he retires in several months time.

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Academy Winds debuts their updated version of "Romeo and Juliet" in front of an audience in St. Cloud, MN. Here, the duel for the honor of Juliet is played out by TSgts Julia Taylor, Alex Vieira, and Gerald Welker.

Academy Winds debuts their updated version of "Romeo and Juliet" in front of an audience in St. Cloud, MN. Here, the duel for the honor of Juliet is played out by TSgts Julia Taylor, Alex Vieira, and Gerald Welker.

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Academy Winds gives a landmark performance of a brand new arrangement by the USAF Academy Band's talented arranger, TSgt John Dawson. The arrangement brings together two tunes originally performed by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and gives Academy Winds an opportunity to show off their virtuosity as an ensemble in front of the St. Cloud State University Concert Band.

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TSgt Alex Vieira coaches a clarinet quartet during a masterclass for the students at St. Cloud State University. Educational outreach is an important mission of the United States Air Force Academy Band, and Academy Winds brings decades of professional experience and knowledge to students around the country.

TSgt Alex Vieira coaches a clarinet quartet during a masterclass for the students at St. Cloud State University. Educational outreach is an important mission of the United States Air Force Academy Band, and Academy Winds brings decades of professional experience and knowledge to students around the country.

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Academy Winds performs on the morning show of KARE Channel 11 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. This appearance helped to spread the word about the landmark upcoming performance with the St. Cloud State University Concert Band the following evening.

Academy Winds performs on the morning show of KARE Channel 11 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. This appearance helped to spread the word about the landmark upcoming performance with the St. Cloud State University Concert Band the following evening.

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Academy Winds poses with the REAL Paul Bunyan on their way through Minnesota's Land of 10,000 Lakes

Academy Winds poses with the REAL Paul Bunyan on their way through Minnesota's Land of 10,000 Lakes

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CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Spc. Matthew Coons, a motor transport operator assigned to Forward Support Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, thanks Air Force Tech Sgt. Stephen Brannen, guitarist and vocalist of the U.S. Air Force’s Central band, “Wild Blue Country,” after the group performed for deployed Fort Hood troopers at the Contingency Operating Site Marez main gymnasium, April 29, 2011. Coons, a native of Tipton, Mo., and other 4th AAB troopers gave the Air Force band a standing ovation after the live performance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Terence Ewings, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Spc. Matthew Coons, a motor transport operator assigned to Forward Support Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, thanks Air Force Tech Sgt. Stephen Brannen, guitarist and vocalist of the U.S. Air Force’s Central band, “Wild Blue Country,” after the group performed for deployed Fort Hood troopers at the Contingency Operating Site Marez main gymnasium, April 29, 2011. Coons, a native of Tipton, Mo., and other 4th AAB troopers gave the Air Force band a standing ovation after the live performance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Terence Ewings, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

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CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Soldiers assigned to 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, and civilian contractors watch the Air Forces Central band, "Wild Blue Country" perform at the Contingency Operating Site Marez main gym, April 29, 2011. The Air Force band thanked the deployed troops and contractors for their service and sacrifice by performing mainstream country songs during a two-hour concert. After the show, the band signed autographed CDs and took pictures with the deployed Fort Hood troopers and civilians.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Terence Ewings, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Soldiers assigned to 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, and civilian contractors watch the Air Forces Central band, "Wild Blue Country" perform at the Contingency Operating Site Marez main gym, April 29, 2011. The Air Force band thanked the deployed troops and contractors for their service and sacrifice by performing mainstream country songs during a two-hour concert. After the show, the band signed autographed CDs and took pictures with the deployed Fort Hood troopers and civilians. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Terence Ewings, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

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CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Soldiers assigned to 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, line dance to a rendition of “Sweet Home Alabama” performed by the U.S. Air Force’s Central band, "Wild Blue Country" during a concert at the Contingency Operating Site Marez gym, April 29, 2011. The Air Force band from Colorado Springs, Colo. performed popular country songs during a two-hour concert for the deployed Fort Hood troopers and civilians.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Terence Ewings, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq – Soldiers assigned to 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, line dance to a rendition of “Sweet Home Alabama” performed by the U.S. Air Force’s Central band, "Wild Blue Country" during a concert at the Contingency Operating Site Marez gym, April 29, 2011. The Air Force band from Colorado Springs, Colo. performed popular country songs during a two-hour concert for the deployed Fort Hood troopers and civilians. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Terence Ewings, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N)

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Ellis Island, NY: The ANG Band of the Northeast marches past the honor guards of the Armed Services. The Band supported the Ellis Island Freedam Medals ceremony on May 7, 2011. (MA ANG Photo/MSgt Thomas Moriarty)

Ellis Island, NY: The ANG Band of the Northeast marches past the honor guards of the Armed Services. The Band supported the Ellis Island Freedam Medals ceremony on May 7, 2011. (MA ANG Photo/MSgt Thomas Moriarty)

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Entertainer Wayne Newton spent some time with members of the ANG Band of the Northeast after the 2011 Ellis Island Awards Ceremony in New York. Mr. Newton praised the band for their musicianship and service.(MA ANG Photo/MSgt Thomas Moriarty)

Entertainer Wayne Newton spent some time with members of the ANG Band of the Northeast after the 2011 Ellis Island Awards Ceremony in New York. Mr. Newton praised the band for their musicianship and service.(MA ANG Photo/MSgt Thomas Moriarty)

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Technical Sergeant Sarah Stewart works on bassoon technique with a student from the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra. Rampart Winds brings decades of professional musical expertise to masterclasses around the country.

Technical Sergeant Sarah Stewart works on bassoon technique with a student from the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra. Rampart Winds brings decades of professional musical expertise to masterclasses around the country.

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Technical Sergeant Ken Soper works on French Horn technique with a student from the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra. Rampart Winds brings decades of professional musical expertise to masterclasses around the country.

Technical Sergeant Ken Soper works on French Horn technique with a student from the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra. Rampart Winds brings decades of professional musical expertise to masterclasses around the country.

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Rampart Winds performs with the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Detroit, Michigan.

Rampart Winds performs with the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Detroit, Michigan.

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Here Rampart Winds poses with Frank Beckman and Teri Lieb from WJR radio in Detroit, Michigan. Rampart Winds had the unique opportunity to perform live on the radio show and talk about the Air Force message to an audience in the Detroit area.

Here Rampart Winds poses with Frank Beckman and Teri Lieb from WJR radio in Detroit, Michigan. Rampart Winds had the unique opportunity to perform live on the radio show and talk about the Air Force message to an audience in the Detroit area.

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Technical Sergeant Sarah Stewart from Rampart Winds gives a live radio interview with Frank Beckman of WJR in Detroit, Michigan. The United States Air Force Academy Band has the important mission of getting out the "good news" about the Air Force around the country.

Technical Sergeant Sarah Stewart from Rampart Winds gives a live radio interview with Frank Beckman of WJR in Detroit, Michigan. The United States Air Force Academy Band has the important mission of getting out the "good news" about the Air Force around the country.

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Rampart Winds also conducted masterclasses with student members of the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra. Here Rampart Winds poses with the students who were featured performers in the masterclass.

Rampart Winds also conducted masterclasses with student members of the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra. Here Rampart Winds poses with the students who were featured performers in the masterclass.

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Rampart Winds rehearses Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante with the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra in Detroit, Michigan. The performance that evening was enthusiastically received by the Detroit community. Rampart Winds also conducted masterclasses with student members of the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra

Rampart Winds rehearses Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante with the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra in Detroit, Michigan. The performance that evening was enthusiastically received by the Detroit community. Rampart Winds also conducted masterclasses with student members of the Detroit Civic Youth Orchestra

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Technical Sergeant Sarah Stewart demonstrates teamwork to students from the Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Michigan. Education outreach is an important part of the mission of the United States Air Force Academy Band.

Technical Sergeant Sarah Stewart demonstrates teamwork to students from the Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Michigan. Education outreach is an important part of the mission of the United States Air Force Academy Band.

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Education outreach is an important part of the mission for the United States Air Force Academy Band. Here, Technical Sergeant Sarah Stewart demonstrates the sonic possibilities of the bassoon to the students of Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Michigan.

Education outreach is an important part of the mission for the United States Air Force Academy Band. Here, Technical Sergeant Sarah Stewart demonstrates the sonic possibilities of the bassoon to the students of Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Michigan.

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