U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty to Give Free Concert Monday

Erik Kibelsbeck, 10/13/2008  ·  0 comments

The United States Air Force Band of Liberty will give a free concert on Monday, October 20, at 8:15 p.m. in Ford Hall. The varied program includes "Yankee Doodle Humoresque," a Halloween medley, a tribute to Liza Minelli, Copland songs, a short symphony for band, and Sousa marches and patriotic fare. No tickets are required for this event. Several IC School of Music alumni perform with the band.

The United States Air Force Band of Liberty is a select group of professional Airmen -- musicians who support the global Air Force mission by providing outstanding musical products and services for official military, recruiting, and community relations events, and by fostering America's rich national heritage. 

The United States Air Force Band of Liberty consists of 61 active duty personnel who are assigned to two primary ensembles -- the concert band and the popular music group, Afterburner. The band also has several subgroups, including the Ceremonial Band, Liberty Big Band, Colonial Brass, New England Winds, and the Bay State Winds. The band performs approximately 400 engagements a year and has appeared at such venues as Lincoln Center in New York City and the Hatch Shell in Boston.