Five members of the United States Air Force Band’s Ceremonial Brass will perform a concert at BGSU in Bryan Recital Hall in the Moore Musical Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m.
The performance is part of a community relations tour that also includes stops in Flint, Michigan, and at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea,
The tour honors the service of Airmen both past and present in a showcase of musical excellence. All concerts are free and open to the public and do not require tickets.
The Ceremonial Brass is the official ceremonial ensemble of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that form The U.S. Air Force Band. Featuring 41 active-duty musicians, the Ceremonial Brass provides musical support for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, arrivals for foreign heads of state at the White House and Pentagon, patriotic programs, and change of command, retirement, and awards ceremonies.
As part of the U.S. Air Force Band, the Ceremonial Brass’ mission is to honor those who have served, inspire American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and connect with the global community on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and the United States. The excellence demonstrated by the Ceremonial Brass reflects the excellence displayed by all Airmen stationed worldwide.
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