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| | Concert Band | | |
The Concert Band has developed a proud tradition of excellence throughout the northeastern United States. The largest component of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty, the Concert Band is committed to the best in traditional, contemporary and popular wind band repertoire in its performances at music conferences and symposiums throughout the New England region, New Jersey and New York, such as the annual Festival of Bands at Boston's Faneuil Hall and the New England Intercollegiate Band Festival at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachuset More ... | | |
| | | Liberty Jazz Band | | |
From the swingin’ sounds of Glenn Miller to the best of contemporary big band jazz, the United States Air Force Liberty Jazz Band plays it all with style and sophistication. Part of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty from Hanscom Air Force Base outside Boston, this stellar ensemble has been entertaining audiences throughout the Northeast for more than a quarter century. Made up of 13 outstanding musicians from around the country, the Liberty Jazz Band takes pride in preserving the heritage of America’s true art form -- jazz. One of the few traveling big bands still around, the Liberty Jazz Band regularly performs for audiences throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. They have been featured at the Syracuse (NY), Corning (NY), Lewiston (NY), and Manchester (NH) Jazz Festivals and have shared the stage with jazz artists such as John Pizzarelli, Gary Smulyan, Byron Stripling, Greg Hopkins, Jiggs Whigam, Billy Pierce, and Jane Monheit. The band also had the privilege to work with Jack Jones, Maureen McGovern, and Ann Hampton Callaway at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Paying homage to the great big bands of Basie, Ellington, Kenton and Goodman the Liberty Jazz Band also spotlights the works of modern composers such as Maria Schneider, Mike Crotty, Sandy Megas and Brett Zvzc More ... | | |
| | | Afterburner | | |
Afterburner is the United States Air Force Band of Liberty's high energy rock band. This six member group brings an explosive blend of classic rock, pop, and R&B to their dynamic stage shows. The members of this versatile group are all active duty military and are based out of Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. They have appeared on national TV, headlined major festivals, and opened for artists such as Charlie Daniels, The Commodores, The Subdudes, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Gretchen Wilson. The group also performs countless concerts each year throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, as well as performing overseas for deployed armed forces. More ... | | |
| | | Ceremonial Band | |
Ceremonial music has played an important role in public gatherings and military events for hundreds of years. Military leaders have always been keenly aware of music's power to bring solemnity and dignity to a ceremony, raise the morale of troops, and preserve cherished traditions. Thus, military bands have a long and illustrious history of performing signals, alarms, and other outdoor ceremonial and concert music. Today, the United States Air Force Band of Liberty's Ceremonial Band continues this proud tradition. Located at Hanscom Air Force Base, near the Revolutionary War battlefields where Colonists took up arms in defense of Liberty and gave birth to our great nation, the Ceremonial Band plays an integral part in fostering our American heritage. More ... | | |
| | | Colonial Brass | | |
The Colonial Brass is the Band of Liberty’s brass ensemble. This six piece group utilizes a wide repertoire of music from Bach to Sousa to Miles Davis. They have appeared at prestigious venues such as the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), and the New York Brass Conferen More ... | | |
| | | New England Winds | | |
The New England Winds has been recognized by audiences throughout the north-eastern United States for its passionate and refined performances. Concert goers have been treated to challenging repertoire with music from the Baroque era to newly commissioned works. Performing at events from small stage recitals to the International Double Reed Convention, the New England Winds’ versatility and ability to interact with listeners on an intimate level has left audiences with memories of compelling and expressive music-making. Every member of the quintet is a dedicated chamber player with years of study on his or her instrume More ... | | |
| | | Bay State Winds | | |
The Bay State Winds, the clarinet quartet of the Air Force Band of Liberty, provides musical support for a wide variety of military and civilian functions, and presents concert tours across New England, New York and New Jersey. Drawing on years of professional experience, these four accomplished musicians present an exciting and polished program that will appeal to audiences young and old alike. The group's repertoire includes a diverse collection of musical idioms ranging from Bach to Broadway in addition to their own original arrangemen More ... | | |
| | | Mach Four | | |
The USAF Band of Liberty is proud to present MACH 4. A chamber ensemble made up of the band’s trombone section, MACH 4 presents entertaining programs that represent the Air Force’s excellence and precision. The ensemble’s repertoire ranges from classical and baroque transcriptions, original music for trombone quartet, marches, patriotic favorites, and jazz arrangements. MACH 4’s members have numerous years of performance and touring experience from across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. More ... | | |
| | | Trio Winds | | |
Comprised of members of The New England Winds, the recently-formed “Trio Winds” presents an exciting and diverse program that strikes a great balance between masterworks of the Baroque and Classical periods, ragtime and jazz, contemporary literature and patriotic favorites. Utilizing the unique combination of flute, clarinet and bassoon, the group provides support for a wide variety of military functions in addition to free community relations and educational outreach performances across the Northeast. The three members of the ensemble bring years of study and professional experience to this intimate and dynamic chamber music medi More ... | | |
| | | Bay State Clarinet Trio | | |
Comprised of members of the Bay State Winds Clarinet Quartet, the recently-formed Bay State Clarinet Trio, part of the USAF Band of Liberty, presents virtuosic and enthusiastic performances for audiences throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey. Drawing on years of professional experience, these three accomplished musicians provide musical support for a wide variety of military and civilian functions. The ensemble's diverse repertoire includes traditional classical repertoire, rousing marches and patriotic music, Klezmer music, Broadway, Jazz, Latin and South American music, and their own original arrangements. More ... | | |
| | | Liberty Jazz Combo | | |
The Liberty Jazz Combo is dedicated to spreading the Air Force Message of excellence and integrity through the language of Jazz. This four piece ensemble specializes in playing music that is both fun to play and fun to listen to and strives to preserve the American heritage through the artistry of improvised music in a new and modern w More ... | | |
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