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'This performance was hosted by the National Park Foundation and is held every year at President's Park. (Photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter.)'
'Thousands gathered at the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting. (Photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)'
'The Airmen of Note was the backing ensemble for a star-studded group of performers at the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting. (Photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)'
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Ellen Seeling
· November 23, 2016
Why are there no women instrumentalists in this band? Why has there never been one woman instrumentalist in this band? Do you hold blind auditions? How can ...you in all seriousness claim that you're committed to diversity and inclusion when you have never had a woman instrumentalist among the band's members, and don't hold blind auditions? I'd give you guys a no star review if I could. See More
Rob Newhouse
· September 4, 2016
My Dad was a USAF lifer, a decorated vet of WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. Retired a full bird Col., he now rests in Arlington National Cemetery after passing last ye...ar. As an AF brat, I saw quite a few versions of the Airmen of Note as we transferred around and out of the country. My buddy, a musician like me, got tickets to the show last Fri at Pfeiffer Hall in Naperville, Il. So I went along expecting a very conservative, cornball show, heavy on the Glenn Miller. Man did I get something else! These guys smoked! Every musician on the stand was an ironclad monster! And some very cool, modern arrangements. A tight-ass unit, they swung HARD, and every soloist shone...OMG, the rhythm section...Bassist and drummer just killed! Fine guitarist, too! "Cherokee", blew the roof off the joint! Cool arr. of "Over the Rainbow ", a fine vocalist jumped up too...so, this was not my Grandma 's orchestra here...dug it to the max, and imma be singing their praises til I see em again...thanks fellas for a fabulous nite of music! See More
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Here's a new original composition by our musical director Master Sgt. Ben Patterson entitled "To The Top". This was recorded in three settings from our tour over Labor Day weekend. This tune features MSgts Doug Morgan on baritone saxophone and Steve Erickson on keyboard. Thanks to: North Central College, Swingin' at the Shell, and the Detroit International Jazz Festival for having us. (Videography by Staff Sgt. Isaac Garden/ 11WG Public Affairs)
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Our brand new recording is here! We pay homage to a few of our amazing arrangers throughout the The United States Air Force Band's 75 year history. We dug through our library and picked some great arrangements by Sammy Nestico, Gil Cray, Mike Crotty, and the recently retired Alan Baylock. Not only does this album represent the heritage of our ensemble but it features every current member. That artistry is on display with our opening track, 'This Is The Airmen of Note'! We hope you enjoy. For a FREE download: http://www.usafband.af.mil/…/cata…/theairmenofnote/index.asp

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To our Montgomery, AL and Maxwell Air Force Base friends don't miss our December 14, 2016 Glenn Miller holiday concert. It starts at 7pm and admission is free but tickets are required. For concert and ticket info: http://usafband.af.mil/eventscalendar

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Here are some pictures from the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting. It was a star-studded event. We hope you tune in at 7pm tonight on the Hallmark Channel USA.

Special thanks to our conductor Capt Daniel W. Boothe, who is our Officer-in-charge, for keeping us in sync with the myriad of producers and television operators.
We also want to thank our musical director MSgt Ben Patterson for coordinating all of the music and even arranging a song for Kelly Clarkson's set.
(Photos are by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter/ 11 WG/Public Affairs)

In addition to the famous artists we backed up, it was just as incredible an experience for the band to work with these icons of the music industry during this years National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Gregg Field - producer/drums, is a veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra and has worked with many amazing artists including Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Shelly Berg - arranger/piano, is the Dean of the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music a...t the University of Miami. In addition to being a stellar writer/arranger he has performed with everyone from Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, to Bobby McFerrin and Patti Austin.

Nathan East - bass, a founding member of the group Fourplay, is one of the most recorded bassist in history. He has played with virtually everybody including Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, and Eric Clapton.

Dean Parks - guitar, is one of the most recorded guitarists in history. He has written music for movies and recorded with Steely Dan, Michael Jackson, and Madonna to name a few.

The broadcast airs tonight at 7pm EST on the Hallmark Channel USA.

(Photo by SMSgt Kevin Burns)

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The Airmen of Note with Marc Anthony during the National Christmas Tree Lighting. Watch the full broadcast on the Hallmark Channel USA at 7:00 EST, Monday evening Dec. 5th.

(photo by SrA Jordyn Fetter)

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'High Flight' in action at the National Museum of American History today and tomorrow. (Photo courtesy of James Zimmerman)

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Don't miss our combo 'High Flight' performing holiday classics at the National Museum of American History today. Sets start at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm. We will also be there at the same time tomorrow.

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The Airmen of Note's combo 'High Flight' will be performing holiday classics this Saturday and Sunday afternoon at the National Museum of American History. Sets begin at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm. These concerts are FREE and no tickets are required. For directions and details please visit: http://www.usafband.af.mil/eventscalendar/index.asp

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The Airmen of Note will perform for the 34th Annual Glenn Miller Christmas Concert in Montgomery, AL on December 14, 2016. This FREE concert begins at 7pm at Troy University's Davis Theatre.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/…/glenn-mille…/94667928/

For ticket pickup info please visit: http://www.usafband.af.mil/eventscalendar/index.asp

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About ready to start the National Christmas Tree Lighting!
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Today's National Christmas Tree Lighting will be live streamed at https://www.whitehouse.gov/…/first-family-attends-national-…

It will begin at 4:30pm EST.

The program will also broadcast on the Hallmark channel December 5, 2016 at 7pm EST.

The National Christmas Tree Lighting will kick off in a few hours, so be sure to tune in for some entertainment to put you in the holiday spirit!

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We made it to the National Christmas Tree and are prepping for the ceremony! What part of the event are you most excited for?

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So far today we've rehearsed with Yolanda Adams, Kelly Clarkson, Marc Anthony, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood...about to run through songs with James Taylor! #nationalchristmastreelighting

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Nathan East!!! One of the most recorded bass players in history is in the house! He joins us along with several other extraordinary musicians/producers during rehearsal today for the National Christmas Tree Lighting. It's gonna be a fun week!

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