The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater will host a free concert on Wednesday, October 11 featuring the Band of the United States Air Force Reserve from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The 43-piece concert band is the largest unit of the Band of the United States Air Force Reserve, with a varied repertoire that ranges from classical overtures through Sousa marches to Broadway show tunes, popular music, movie themes and patriotic favorites. The members of the band are professional Air Force musicians working in support of Air Force and Air Force Reserve recruiting and community relations objectives.

The concert band has traveled to various locations throughout the United States and the world, performing with guest artists such as Bob Hope, Dinah Shore, B.J. Thomas, The Lettermen, Gary Morris, Lari White, Mila Mason, Crystal Gayle, Jonathan Pierce, Christ Church Choir, Faith Hill and Restless Heart.  In addition they have toured Russia twice, making historic appearances in Moscow (1992) and St. Petersburg (1995). With the Southeastern United States as its primary touring area, the concert band frequently performs for packed houses in Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.

The band has performed under the direction of prominent band composers and conductors such as Dr. Alfred Reed, Paul Bierley, and Robert W. Smith.  The concert band was also presented with the prestigious Colonel George S. Howard Award from the Sousa Foundation for outstanding military concert bands in 1994 and 1996.

The concert band is also very active in recording projects.  Since 1996, they have recorded a very special Christmas radio broadcast that was aired worldwide on the Armed Services Network and other AM and FM stations throughout the United States.  In 1998, they recorded a classic Henry Fillmore recording with the guidance of one of Fillmore’s musical peers, Mr. William Miller.  In 2001, the band dedicated their latest recording, American Hero, to Brigadier General Robert L. Scott (ret.)

For more information about this and other events at The Fred, please visit www.amphitheater.org or call 770-631-0630.

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