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| | Marching Band | | |
Military precision, service and musical excellence are the hallmarks of The United States Air Force Academy Marching Band. A variety of selections from John Philip Sousa to popular march music is performed at Air Force Academy cadet military parades, civic parades and national ceremonial events. Acclaimed as one of the finest military marching bands in the United States, The United States Air Force Academy Band Marching Band is made up of professional full-time bandsmen coming from the finest major colleges and universities in the nation. They are dedicated to the mission of training our future leaders at the Air Force Academy, and representing the greatest air, space and cyber-space force the world has ever known. The Marching Band was formed at Lowry AFB in Denver, Colorado, interim site of the USAF Academy, in 1955. The Band represents The USAF Academy throughout the nation at civic parades, special events and national ceremonies to include performances for the President and Vice President of the United Stat More ... | | |
| | | Concert Band | | |
The United States Air Force Academy Concert Band proudly represents the Air Force Academy, the leading educational institution developing and inspiring air and space leaders of character with a vision for tomorrow. The Concert Band is the largest of 11 performing units in the Academy Band, comprised of 45 active-duty Air Force bandsmen dedicated to serving our great nation and representing our future leaders being trained at the Academy. The Concert Band maintains a rigorous national performance schedule in support of Cadet and Air Force troop morale, recruiting, and community outreach. The band often performs for radio and television broadcasts, and presents educational performances and clinics at national and international music conferences. For over 50 years, the United States Air Force Academy Concert Band has used the power of music to inspire Air Force personnel and the nation they serve, produce innovative musical programs and products, and communicate Air Force excellence to millions around the world. More ... | | |
| | | Falconaires | | |
The professional Airmen-musicians in the Falconaires Big Band follow in a long blue line of talented Air Force Academy bandsmen who are dedicated to serving our great nation and representing the young men and women at the academy training to be officers of character that will lead our Air Force. It is also our distinct privilege to support our veterans and all men and women currently serving around the globe, protecting the freedoms we all enjoy. It is because of these selfless Americans that we are able to share the music and remarkable talents of the Falconaires Big band. The versatility and professionalism of this unique ensemble reflects the great diversity and ingenuity that makes our air force the greatest air, space and cyberspace force the world has ever known. The Air Force Academy Band’s Falconaires play a major role in cultivating our national heritage through America’s only indigenous musical genre, jazz! More ... | | |
| | | Blue Steel | | |
Blue Steel is the commercial, popular music ensemble of the United States Air Force Academy Band. These full time, active duty bandsmen are committed to enhancing community relations, supporting the recruiting mission of the United States Air Force Academy and instilling the Air Force core values of Integrity, Service and Excellence in our nation’s youth. Blue Steel's mission also includes deployment, military support and troop morale. The group performs high energy music from a variety of genres, and their versatility and dynamic stage presence enables them to tell the Air Force story to audience members of all ages. Whether on a flight line in the desert, high school gymnasium, large concert hall or a national sporting event, Blue Steel has the ability to create the ideal atmosphere for any performance venue or setting. More ... | | |
| | | Stellar Brass | | |
Described by the International Trumpet Guild as "an ensemble full of variety, panache and virtuosity," Stellar Brass combines percussion instruments with a traditional brass quintet, resulting in an original and innovative musical ensemble performing a broad range of eclectic, musical styles. They are dedicated to providing unwavering support of the training of the Air Force Academy cadets, and to the unique telling of the Air Force story nationwide. Stellar Brass has represented the United States Air Force as musical ambassadors through internationally distributed audio and video recordings and broadcasts, and they are nationally recognized and respected as clinicians, presenting university, college, and high school master classes. They have provided musical support at numerous civic and military ceremonies, and have spotlighted the Air Force at prestigious symposia such as the International Trumpet Guild Convention, the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the Colorado Music Educators Association Clinic and Conference and at highly-coveted public performances at major concert halls throughout America. More ... | | |
| | | Academy Winds | | |
Academy Winds is an exciting member of The Academy Band’s family of musical ensembles. This innovative septet is comprised of instrumentalists from every section of the Concert Band to include woodwinds, double reeds, brass, percussion and vocals. The result is an eclectic performance sure to please every audience member. Drawing on fresh, dynamic arrangements, the group presents a wide variety of musical styles, always with contagious enthusiasm. Whether performing renaissance music, symphonic favorites, traditional jazz or even the latest pop chart, this versatile ensemble will have you wondering, “What could possibly be next?” More ... | | |
| | | Rampart Winds | | |
As one of ten performing ensembles in The United States Air Force Academy Band, Rampart Winds is featured as the traditional woodwind quintet. Each member of the ensemble brings to the forefront a wealth of musical knowledge and experience, having performed in numerous orchestras and music festivals around the world. Some of these locations include countries in North America, Central America, Asia, and Europe. By performing a diverse repertoire including original works, standard and contemporary compositions, and patriotic favorites, Rampart Winds superbly supports its missions of community relations, educational outreach, and Air Force recruiting. In addition to these missions, this exquisitely polished and refined ensemble is in high demand for diplomatic and military protocol events throughout the country. These events have included the First Ladies’ Dinner hosted by former President Clinton in Denver, the opening of the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, and ceremonies for numerous U.S. and foreign dignitaries. The quintet’s engaging approach to clinics and workshops makes it a favorite in academic circles, benefiting students of all ages. Upholding one of the core values of The USAF Academy Band, Rampart Winds exemplifies the highest standards of musical excellence. In recent years, members of the Rampart Winds have performed for the National Flute Association, the International Clarinet Association, and the International Double Reed Society conventions. The music of Rampart Winds has been broadcast on National Public Radio, PBS, and television stations worldwide. More ... | | |
| | | Wild Blue Country | | |
Versatility, broad repertoire, and show-stopping professionalism enable Wild Blue Country to support every Air Force mission, from local and international community relations to recruiting and deployed troop support. Wild Blue Country has regularly been featured on the Grand Ole Opry and television shows like Nashville Now and Opry Back Stage. They have appeared with country recording artists such as Charlie Daniels, Conway Twitty, Boxcar Willie, Hank Williams, Jr., Louise Mandrell, Reba McEntire, Roger Miller, Ray Price, “Whispering” Bill Anderson, Mickey Gilley and Brent Mason just to name a few. Wild Blue Country has also appeared live on “Good Morning America” with special guest Ronan Tynan as well as many other TV and radio shows around the country. As a favorite of military and civilian audiences alike, Wild Blue Country continues to captivate and entertain audiences. These full time, active duty bandsmen are committed to serving the cadets at the Air Force Academy, deploying overseas to support the welfare of our troops, and innovatively telling the Air Force story in communities throughout the nation. More ... | | |
| | | Music Production Studio | | |
The mission of the USAF Academy Band Music Production Studio is to provide original music for Air Force multimedia projects, such as documentaries, commercials, training videos, demonstration videos, and whatever else Air Force multimedia professionals can dream up. Along with the capability to create original music specifically for your video, we also possess an extensive audio library of Air Force-owned large-ensemble music - an invaluable asset to the Air Force with tremendous potential for use in a wide variety of multimedia works. Projects will be handled on a first-come-first-serve basis, so if you have video you want scored, please contact us as soon as possible. We are here to serve you and the US Air Force. More ... | | |
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