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| | THE AIR FORCE STRINGS | | |
The Air Force Strings is one of the most diverse and flexible units of The United States Air Force Band. This wide-ranging flexibility allows the ensemble to musically respond to the requirements of almost any occasion and provide an enjoyable experience for everyone. A key element of its mission is to entertain audiences at high-level protocol events in a formation known as the Strolling Strings. On other occasions it performs as The United States Air Force String Orchestra, presenting the standard works of the classical repertoire for strings. The ensemble often joins forces with members of The United States Air Force Concert Band, Singing Sergeants and Airmen of Note, to form The United States Air Force Chamber, Symphony and Jazz Orchestras. Additionally, members of The Air Force Strings appear regularly as soloists, and in duo, trio and string quartet ensembles, to present chamber concert performances, and provide quality entertainment and ambient music for official protocol functions. More ... | | |
| | | THE AIRMEN OF NOTE | | |
The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Created in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Major Glenn Miller's Army Air Corps dance band, today the “Note” features 18 of the most talented jazz musicians in the country and is one of the last touring big bands. As a result, it has earned an international reputation as one of the finest and most versatile big bands of its kind in the world. More ... | | |
| | | THE CEREMONIAL BRASS | | |
Brass music has played an important role in public gatherings and ceremonies for hundreds of years. Military leaders have always been keenly aware of the strength and carrying power of brass and percussion instruments and have often chosen them to provide signals, alarms, and other ceremonial and concert music. Today, amidst the great monuments that celebrate our nation's history, The United States Air Force Ceremonial Brass continues this ancient tradition by providing the finest musical support for state arrivals at the White House, full honor arrivals for foreign dignitaries at the Pentagon, retirements, changes of command, awards ceremonies, patriotic programs and funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. More ... | | |
| | | THE CONCERT BAND | | |
The largest musical ensemble of The United States Air Force Band is the Concert Band. This world-class symphonic wind ensemble presents over 100 concerts annually and performs a wide variety of repertoire from light classics, popular favorites and instrumental features, to classical transcriptions and original works for the band idiom. Its members represent the best-of-the-best in musical talent and education within the Air Force. Remaining true to the Air Force's pioneering spirit, the Concert Band has established an international reputation as a champion of new works for band, with dozens of world premieres to its credit. In fact, the Band sponsors a biennial competition to ensure that new compositions will continue to be produced. More ... | | |
| | | MAX IMPACT | | |
Max Impact is the premier rock band of the United States Air Force. The band's six members perform exciting classic and current rock and country hits, as well as patriotic favorites and original music. More ... | | |
| | | THE SINGING SERGEANTS | | |
The Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the United States Air Force, is one of the world's most versatile and traveled choral organizations. Originally formed in 1945 from the ranks of The United States Army Air Forces Band, the chorus has a long heritage of excellence. It is comprised of 18 professional Airmen-vocalists, recruited from the finest colleges, universities and music conservatories to serve as active-duty musicians in the United States Air Force. More ... | | |
| | | SUPPORT STAFF | | |
Behind the scenes at The United States Air Force Band is a busy support staff whose efforts ensure the success of each performance. The five areas of administration are Operations, Commander's Support Staff, Marketing and Outreach, Production and Supply. Band members currently assigned to the support staff began their careers by first winning a competitive audition and being assigned to one of the Band's six performing groups. All are industry standard professional musicians who are often called upon to augment the performing groups for public performances, tours and recording sessions. More ... | | |
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