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NATIONAL STARS AND STRIPES DAY | "The Stars and Stripes Forever" Day is observed on the anniversary of the first public performance of "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and is thus dedicated to the march. The march was first performed on May 14, 1897, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the unveiling of a statue of George Washington. The Stars and Stripes Forever is a song by American composer John Philip Sousa and is considered a quintessential example of the composer's music. Sous

ON THIS DAY | In early spring of 2022, the GRAMMY award-winning composer Eric Whitacre joined the The United States Air Force Band and the Air Force Strings at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center as a part of our Guest Artist Series. The piece was originally composed for the 60th birthday concert of cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, who premiered it on April 14th, 2011 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. According to Whitacre, his inspiration for the piece came from his daily str

🎄SOUND ON!🎄 This holiday season The U.S. Air Force Band offers the beautiful song, "One Voice"…a reminder that together we can create a better world. Watch until the end as one voice becomes a chorus inside the stunning Washington National Cathedral. Let the power of unity light the way throughout this season. #USAFBandOneVoice Music and Lyrics by Ruth Moody of The Wailin' Jennys Performed by The United States Air Force Symphony Orchestra and Singing Sergeants (Air Force Strings) Special Thank