Air Force Band flies into Bristol Friday

Band will perform in Independence Park for the Fourth of July Concert Series

Posted 6/30/17

Friday's performers in the Fourth of July Concert Series may represent the armed forces, but they play way more than just the patriotic standards.

The United States Air Force Heritage of America …

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Air Force Band flies into Bristol Friday

Band will perform in Independence Park for the Fourth of July Concert Series

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Friday's performers in the Fourth of July Concert Series may represent the armed forces, but they play way more than just the patriotic standards.

The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band

Friday, June 30, 7 p.m.

This Concert Band is comprised of more than 40 professional Airman-musicians who captivate audiences on regular tours throughout the East Coast with a variety of renditions of great orchestral classics, marches, Broadway hits, jazz standards, movie music and patriotic favorites.

The band has appeared with many world-renowned artists, produced over 55 highly-acclaimed recordings and has performed at thousands of high-profile, community outreach and military events. The band's music is often heard on television, radio and the internet, and serves to communicate and convey Air Force core values of integrity, service and excellence to millions. These achievements have earned the ensemble worldwide acclaim as well as military awards, including eight Air Force Outstanding Unit awards, three Colonel George S. Howard Citations of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands and numerous Mayoral Proclamations.

Fourth of July Concert Series

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