The USAF Academy Band presents: "The Spirit of America" in Greenwich, CT

The USAF Academy Band presents: "The Spirit of America" in Greenwich, CT

  • ALL AGES

The USAF Academy Band will present “The Spirit of America,” a free concert held at Greenwich High School Auditorium in Greenwich, CT.

By United States Air Force Academy Band

Date and time

Wednesday, April 9 · 7:30 - 9:30pm EDT

Location

Greenwich High School

10 Hillside Road Greenwich, CT 06830

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • ALL AGES

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will present “The Spirit of America,” a free concert held at Greenwich High School Auditorium in Greenwich, CT on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:30pm. The concert will feature patriotic favorites and highlight the contributions of Service Members, both past and present, as well as favorites in the genres of jazz, pop, classical, country, and more. Two Connecticut natives are current members of the Concert Band and will be returning to their home state to perform on this concert: TSgt Mike Coletti (Fairfield) and TSgt Gabe Petkaitis (West Hartford). This concert is free and open to the public. Tickets are suggested, however patrons without tickets will be seated in any available seat 15 minutes before showtime. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

As one of only two Air Force premier bands and the only Department of Defense premier band located west of the Appalachian Mountains, the USAF Academy Band provides year-round support to the United States Air Force Academy and the more than 4,000 cadets in the cadet wing, helping develop outstanding leaders of character who will serve our country as officers in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. The Academy Band maintains a rigorous performance schedule in support of Cadet and Air Force troop morale, recruiting and community outreach. For over 60 years, the Academy Band has used the power of music to inspire Air Force personnel and the nation they serve, produce innovative musical programs and products, and communicate Air Force excellence to millions around the globe.

The United States Air Force Academy Band appears on behalf of Lieutenant General Tony Bauernfeind, Superintendent, the United States Air Force Academy. We are proud to support the U.S. Air Force Academy mission to forge leaders of character, motivated to a lifetime of service, and developed to lead our Air Force and Space Force as we fight and win our Nation’s wars.

All performances are free and open to the public.

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The United States Air Force Academy Band uses the power of music to honor our nation’s heroes, inspire Air Force personnel and the nation they serve, and communicate Air Force excellence to millions around the world. Under the command of Colonel Michael J. Willen, the Academy Band provides year-round support to the United States Air Force Academy and the 4,000 students in the cadet wing, helping develop outstanding leaders of character to serve our country as officers in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. Moreover, performance teams travel throughout the United States assisting the Air Force Academy in recruiting students excited to pursue a world-class education and rewarding career.