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Ceremonial Brass Celebrates Fourth of July on Today Show
The United States Air Force Band's Ceremonial Brass will perform in New York City July 4 on NBC's "Today" show. This brass and percussion ensemble has celebrated Independence Day on the show twelve times since 1998. "It is such an honor to be able to represent the men and women of the Air Force and U.S. military on NBC's Today on the 4th of July," says Chief Master Sgt. Ed Teleky, drum major for The U.S. Air Force Band. The "Today" show reaches an estimated 5.38 million viewers each morning and more than 17 million on the Fourth of July. Read more... |
The Airmen of Note and the Concert Band spent a great deal of time on the road in March and April, and our "fans" on Facebook were very enthusiastic about our performances. It is our pleasure to represent the very best of the men and women of the United States Air Force. Click "Read more..." for a sample of your reactions to our recent tour performances. Read more... |
 4th of July Events The Airmen of Note, Max Impact & The Air Force Strings in Concert - Washington, D.C. Concert Band & Singing Sergeants in Concert - Arlington, Virginia Summer Concert Series At the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 At the U.S. Capitol Steps July 5, 12, 19 & 26 At TC Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia July 6, 13, 20 & 27 At Allen Pond Park in Bowie, Maryland July 10 |
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This year, there will be two exciting opportunities to celebrate Independence Day with The United States Air Force Band in Washington, D.C. If you prefer to be in the middle of all the celebratory activities, you can catch us on the National Mall at 6 p.m. Or if you prefer to view the festivities from a panoramic view, then you have the option to come hear us the Air Force Memorial at 8 p.m.
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The United States Air Force Band to March in 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy's Parade officials thrilled the audience at the first outdoor concert of the summer with the announcement that The United States Air Force Band and Honor Guard will be marching in the 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. "This Band represents our country in such a meaningful way," said Wesley Whatley, associate creative director of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Whatley also presented a Macy's official
drumhead to Air Force District of Washington commander Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, The U.S. Air Force Band commander Col. A. Phillip Waite and the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard commander Lt. Col. Raymond Powell.
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The Airmen of Note Awarded 5th WAMMIE
The Airmen of Note have been awarded a WAMMIE Award from the Washington Area Music Association (WAMA). This is the fifth WAMMIE awarded to the Airmen of Note in recognition of their continuing popularity and dedicated service to the Air Force, and to the diverse jazz fans across the metropolitan DC area.
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The United States Air Force Band is continually working to expand our archives and capture details of the historic music made throughout the years. "Recollections" was designed to enlist your help in this process. If you have any behind-the-scenes stories from these events or memories to share from the feature photographs, please email our Band Historian Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald at USAFBandHistorian@afncr.af.mil. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
Please click the image below to see it on our website. When there, select "Download Full Image" to view a larger, more detailed picture.
To read newly-discovered background information pertaining to the photos we included in last month's Cadenza, please click here.
