Published: March 25, 2006 02:09 pm            

Double your pleasure

Arts Council ready to welcome back U.S. Air Force Bands

The Pauls Valley Arts Council and Pauls Valley Daily Democrat is proud to announce the return of the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America to Pauls Valley.

Only this time area music lovers will get a double treat as two of the bands from the Air Force Band corps will be performing in a special Monday, May 8, concert.

“Last year we were fortunate to host the Air Force’s ‘Shades of Blue’ Jazz Band. This year we’ve been able to get two bands in one concert. This will definitely be a treat for everyone,” said Jeff Shultz, president of the PVAC and publisher of the Daily Democrat.

The Lincolnland Brass Quintet and the Band of Mid-America Woodwind Quintet will feature a wide variety of music formats during the concert including jazz, ragtime, marches and patriotic music.

Both bands will be performing at the Pauls Valley High School Auditorium. The concert will be free to the public, but due to the high demand for both groups advance free admission tickets will be required.

The Woodwind Quintet will also be in Pauls Valley on Tuesday, May 9, for a special educational session with Pauls Valley and Junior High School band members, Shultz said.

“We feel very fortunate these U.S. Air Force Bands want to come to Pauls Valley to entertain and educate our students. This is one of the goals of the Pauls Valley Arts Council, to offer arts educational opportunities for our students,” he said.

Free admission tickets for the concert will be available beginning Monday, April 3, at the Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce Office.

Below is a brief description of each band.

Lincolnland Brass Quintet

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Lincolnland Brass Quintet offers a unique product that is sure to please music lovers of all types.

This flashy quintet’s vast repertoire includes traditional brass masterpieces, contemporary works, jazz, ragtime, marches and patriotic crowd pleasers.

Named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln’s home state of Illinois, this group performs more than 100 engagements each year.

The Lincolnland Brass Quintet is often called on to provide musical entertainment and ceremony for military retirements, changes of command and other official military functions.

The quintet also treks across Air Force Bases in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas each December, playing holiday carols for our hard working military and civilian employees.

Throughout the Midwest, the Lincolnland Brass Quintet serves as musical ambassadors for the Air Force in free civic outreach concerts.

Occasionally, the group presents brass ensemble and technique masterclasses to high school and collegiate musicians.

Each year, the quintet provides thousands of America’s young hopefuls a glimpse into the pride and professionalism that thrives in the United States Air Force.

Because of the versatility and portability of this outstanding ensemble, their performances are always in high demand.

Whether supporting public affairs initiatives, recruiting or special military engagements, the Lincolnland Brass Quintet represents the pride and professionalism found every day throughout the United States Air Force.

Woodwind Quintet

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Woodwind Quintet is tailored to deliver a world class, professional musical product to small group settings and concert halls.

This dynamic performing ensemble’s library include works from renaissance to contemporary styles, popular marches and patriotic crowd pleasers.

The Mid-America Woodwind Quintet is called on to provide music for small military retirements, changes of command, holiday caroling for military and civilian employees and other official military functions.

The group also reaches out to America’s young music students, offering concerts, clinics and masterclasses in wind chamber repertoire and instrumental technique.

These performances allow students a unique opportunity to see a professional music group up close and talk to members about music and the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Band of Mid-America Woodwind Quintet delivers a versatile, unique musical product in any performing environment.

This talented ensemble reflects the values and excellence found every day throughout the United States Air Force.

        

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