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Staff Sergeant Dan Thrower, trumpet player with the USAF Heartland of America Band, demonstrates his instrument to a young audience member during an Offutt Brass concert intermission.

Staff Sergeant Dan Thrower, trumpet player with the USAF Heartland of America Band, demonstrates his instrument to a young audience member during an Offutt Brass concert intermission.

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

Offutt Brass presents exciting & uplifting musical programs to inspire patriotism, connect communities with their military, and honor our country’s veterans.

Offutt Brass presents exciting & uplifting musical programs to inspire patriotism, connect communities with their military, and honor our country’s veterans.

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, Offutt Brass performs on the Sioux Falls, South Dakota PBS television program "A Moment in Sound," 6 February 2019. The members performed multiple musical selections with interspersed interviews, discussing the music and mission of the Air Force Band program. The full video performance is available on the band's Youtube channel.

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, Offutt Brass performs on the Sioux Falls, South Dakota PBS television program "A Moment in Sound," 6 February 2019. The members performed multiple musical selections with interspersed interviews, discussing the music and mission of the Air Force Band program. The full video performance is available on the band's Youtube channel.

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

SrA Aliyah Richling, vocalist with the USAF Heartland of America Band converses with an enthusiastic audience member following an Offutt Brass Veteran's Day performance in Kearney, Nebraska

SrA Aliyah Richling, vocalist with the USAF Heartland of America Band converses with an enthusiastic audience member following an Offutt Brass Veteran's Day performance in Kearney, Nebraska

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, the members of Offutt Brass entertain a capacity audience at the Merryman Performing Arts Center in Kearney, Nebraska. 11 November 2019

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, the members of Offutt Brass entertain a capacity audience at the Merryman Performing Arts Center in Kearney, Nebraska. 11 November 2019

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, Senior Airman Aliyah Richling, vocalist, and the members of Offutt Brass honor our military veterans at the Merryman Performing Arts Center in Kearney, Nebraska, 11 November 2019

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, Senior Airman Aliyah Richling, vocalist, and the members of Offutt Brass honor our military veterans at the Merryman Performing Arts Center in Kearney, Nebraska, 11 November 2019

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

Offical studio photo, Offutt Brass from the USAF Heartland of America Band, Offutt AFB, NE

Offical studio photo, Offutt Brass from the USAF Heartland of America Band, Offutt AFB, NE

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, the Herald Trumpet Ensemble performs the national anthem at Kauffman Station inconjunction with a MLB game in Kansas City, Missouri. 3 July 2019

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, the Herald Trumpet Ensemble performs the national anthem at Kauffman Station inconjunction with a MLB game in Kansas City, Missouri. 3 July 2019

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

The Herald Trumpet Ensemble typically performs with 5 brass instrumentalists and a percussionist. The brass instruments used include the E-flat soprano, two B-flat mezzo-sopranos, a B-flat tenor, and Bb bass trumpet. The brightly colored banners or tabards that hang from the bell of each instrument serve to enhance the visual effect of the ensemble. The Herald Trumpet Ensemble is often requested for official military functions, civic ceremonies, as well as major sporting and community events, performing musical honors for dignitaries, heroic fanfares and the national anthem.

The Herald Trumpet Ensemble typically performs with 5 brass instrumentalists and a percussionist. The brass instruments used include the E-flat soprano, two B-flat mezzo-sopranos, a B-flat tenor, and Bb bass trumpet. The brightly colored banners or tabards that hang from the bell of each instrument serve to enhance the visual effect of the ensemble. The Herald Trumpet Ensemble is often requested for official military functions, civic ceremonies, as well as major sporting and community events, performing musical honors for dignitaries, heroic fanfares and the national anthem.

Photo by Senior Airman Jacob Skovo

The Herald Trumpet ensemble from the USAF Heartland of America Band perform an arrival ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

The Herald Trumpet ensemble from the USAF Heartland of America Band perform an arrival ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

Offutt Brass performs at Mount Rushmore on President's Day, February 20, 2017

Offutt Brass performs at Mount Rushmore on President's Day, February 20, 2017

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

Offutt Brass performs as part of the USAF Heartland of America Band's 2016 "Sounds of the Season" holiday concert series in the Omaha, NE metro area.

Offutt Brass performs as part of the USAF Heartland of America Band's 2016 "Sounds of the Season" holiday concert series in the Omaha, NE metro area.

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

Offutt Brass at the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Offutt Brass at the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Photo by Senior Airman Jacob Skovo

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, Offutt Brass performs during a concert recognizing the 70th anniversary of the USAF.

From the USAF Heartland of America Band, Offutt Brass performs during a concert recognizing the 70th anniversary of the USAF.

Photo by MSgt Alex Serwatowski

Canadian Brass performs with Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble component of the USAF Heartland of America Band. The two groups recorded "Echo" by Samuel Scheidt, available for view on YouTube.

Canadian Brass performs with Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble component of the USAF Heartland of America Band. The two groups recorded "Echo" by Samuel Scheidt, available for view on YouTube.

Photo by Senior Airman Jacob Skovo

Canadian Brass performs with Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble component of the USAF Heartland of America Band. The two groups recorded "Echo" by Samuel Scheidt, available for view on YouTube

Canadian Brass performs with Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble component of the USAF Heartland of America Band. The two groups recorded "Echo" by Samuel Scheidt, available for view on YouTube

Photo by Senior Airman Jacob Skovo

From the USAF Heartland of America Band. Offutt Brass at the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, NE

From the USAF Heartland of America Band. Offutt Brass at the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, NE

Photo by Senior Airman Jacob Skovo

Members of the audience stand near the end of the Offutt Brass performance at the Performing Arts Center Historic Theater in Rapid City, S.D., on Feb. 22, 2017. Offutt Brass is the brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band that performs around the U.S. to celebrate America and patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson)

Members of the audience stand near the end of the Offutt Brass performance at the Performing Arts Center Historic Theater in Rapid City, S.D., on Feb. 22, 2017. Offutt Brass is the brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band that performs around the U.S. to celebrate America and patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson)

Photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ed Zaryky, the drummer for Offutt Brass, reads his sheet music during a performance at the Performing Arts Center Historic Theater in Rapid City, S.D., on Feb. 22, 2017. Offutt Brass is the brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band that performs around the U.S. to celebrate America and patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ed Zaryky, the drummer for Offutt Brass, reads his sheet music during a performance at the Performing Arts Center Historic Theater in Rapid City, S.D., on Feb. 22, 2017. Offutt Brass is the brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band that performs around the U.S. to celebrate America and patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson)

Photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson

Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band, performs patriotic songs celebrating President’s Day at Mount Rushmore, S.D., Feb. 20, 2017. Comprised of two trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba and percussion, the ensemble will be touring parts of western South Dakota playing a variety of music showcasing their excellence and precision in every performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anania Tekurio)

Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band, performs patriotic songs celebrating President’s Day at Mount Rushmore, S.D., Feb. 20, 2017. Comprised of two trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba and percussion, the ensemble will be touring parts of western South Dakota playing a variety of music showcasing their excellence and precision in every performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anania Tekurio)

Photo by Senior Airman Anania Tekurio

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