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08/12/2026

CHEEK TO CHEEK | On this day in 1935 the classic movie-musical "Top Hat" starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, premiered in theaters!

Irving Berlin wrote “Cheek to Cheek” specifically for Astaire and the film, and the song went on to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Its memorable melody bears a resemblance to a theme from Chopin’s Polonaise héroïque, and has become a beloved jazz standard around the world.

Please enjoy this performance of “Cheek to Cheek” featuring guest artist Bria Skonberg with the U.S. Air Force Concert Band from our 2024 Guest Artist Series, also featuring Technical Sgt. Ben Edquist! 🎺🎶

08/09/2026

TATTOO THROWBACK 🎵 | The United States Air Force Band is gearing up for our performance at the Norwegian Military Tattoo hosted by Forsvarets musikk this September! We're thrilled to be representing American military excellence on the global stage and to be sharing the arena with musicians from around the world.

Though this is our first first trip to Norway, it's not our first rodeo! Please enjoy this footage from our performances at the 2025 Basel Tattoo and 2023 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. We'll see you in Oslo!

08/08/2026

CONCERT CANCELLATION | This evening's Saturday August 8th concert at National Harbor has been canceled due to inclement weather. But don’t worry – you can still catch the United States Air Force Band's Max Impact at the Capitol Steps on Tuesday August 11th at 7:00 P.M. See you then!

For more information on all of our summer concerts, visit: https://www.music.af.mil/.../The-United-States.../Events/

08/07/2026

DAVID MASLANKA | Today we pay tribute to beloved American composer David Maslanka, who passed away on August 7, 2017. A prolific musician, he composed over 150 works, including ten symphonies and a Mass.

Last year the United States Air Force Concert Band recorded the finale of Maslanka's fourth symphony. Of the work, he writes, "The central driving force is the spontaneous rise of the impulse to shout for the joy of life." With vibrant orchestrations and shining hymn quotations, Maslanka brings this joy right off the page and into the hearts of listeners.

We thank Mr. Maslanka for his indelible contributions to the art form and we hope you enjoy the Finale from "Symphony No. 4".

Symphony No. 4; Mvt. IV - David Maslanka
The United States Air Force Band
Colonel Don Schofield, conductor

Credits:

Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann - Producer/Videographer
Captain David Regner - Audio Producer
Senior Master Sgt. Emily Wellington - Asst. Audio Producer/Videographer
Master Sgt. Dan Dowling - Asst. Audio Producer
Master Sgt. Tim Hilgert - Videographer
George Bolden - Jib Operator
Senior Master Sgt. Chad Randolph - Lighting
Senior Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn - Mixing Engineer
Master Sgt. Jim Woolf - Audio Engineer
Master Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez-Ramírez - Audio Engineer
Mike Monsieur - Mastering Engineer
Master Sgt. Dan Dowling - Video Editor

08/01/2026

NORWAY MILITARY TATTOO | From September 4-6th The United States Air Force Band will be performing at the Norwegian Military Tattoo hosted by Forsvarets musikk, alongside outstanding military ensembles and musicians from around the world!

The Norwegian Military Tattoo is Norway's largest indoor military music spectacle, joining 800 performers together from across the globe to showcase international music and partnerships.

We look forward to bringing American music to audiences in Oslo and sharing the stage with the following performers:

• His Majesty The King’s Guard Band and Drill Team - Hans Majestet Kongens Garde
• The United States Air Force Honor Guard: Ambassadors in Blue - United States Air Force Honor Guard
• The Honored Academic Orchestra of Ukraine Exemplary Orchestra of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
• The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band
• The Swedish Army Band - Arméns Musikkår
• The Central Band Of The Czech Armed Forces
• The Guards Band of the Finnish Defence Forces - Kaartin soittokunta - Gardets musikkår - The Guards Band
• The Royal Norwegian Navy Band - Kongelige Norske Marines Musikkorps
• The Norwegian Armed Forces Staff Band
• The Oslo Philharmonic Choir - Oslo Filharmoniske Kor
• Knut Anders Sørum - Knut Anders Sørum

Stay tuned as we share highlights from this incredible experience!

More info here: https://kultur.forsvaret.no/norwegian-military-tattoo

07/28/2026

CONCERT CANCELLATION | This evening's Tuesday July 28th concert at the Capitol Steps has been cancelled due to inclement weather. But don’t worry – you can still catch the United States Air Force Band's Max Impact at National Harbor on Saturday August 1st. See you then!

For more information on all of our summer concerts, visit: https://www.music.af.mil/.../The-United-States.../Events/

07/27/2026

MORE OUTDOOR MUSIC | Our Summer Concert Series continues! We hope you've been enjoying the summer and invite you to join us for more performances throughout August.

Bring your family and friends and listen to world-class music from Max Impact, Air Force Strings, and the Concert Band while the sun sets over the Washington, D.C. area! ☀️

📍U.S. Capitol Steps on Tuesdays @ 7:00 P.M.
📍The Plaza Stage at National Harbor on Saturdays @ 7:00 P.M.

These events are free and no tickets are required. Click this link for more information: https://bit.ly/4yIFDf9

See you there!

07/21/2026

CONCERT CANCELLATION | Today’s concert Tuesday July 21st with the Airmen of Note at the Capitol Steps has been cancelled due to inclement weather. But don’t worry – you can still catch them at the next Summer Concert Series performance on Saturday July 25th at National Harbor. See you then!

For more information on all of our summer concerts, visit: https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Events/

07/18/2026

CONCERT CANCELLATION | Today’s concert Saturday July 18th at 7:00 P.M. with the Airmen of Note at National Harbor has been cancelled due to inclement weather. But don’t worry – you can still catch the 'Note at the next Summer Concert Series performance on Tuesday at the Capitol Steps at 7:00 P.M. See you then!

For more information on all of our summer concerts, visit: https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Events/

07/16/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL FLUTE DAY | What better way to celebrate National Flute Day than by listening to the incredible artistry of Jasmine Choi 최나경 ?!

Praised as “The Goddess of Flute” by The Korea Times, Jasmine Choi is celebrated worldwide for her extraordinary virtuosity. She made history as Principal Flute of the Vienna Symphony under Fabio Luisi: she was the first female woodwind principal in the orchestra’s tradition, not to mention the first Asian musician in its woodwind section. As a soloist, she has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Vienna Symphony, Salzburg Mozarteum, Berlin Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony, Seoul Philharmonic, and more. She also currently serves on the faculty of Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Bizet's "Carmen" debuted in Paris in 1875 and has since become a beloved opera of international acclaim. Set in southern Spain, it tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a soldier who is seduced by the fiery Carmen. The Habanera and Toreador Song from this opéra comique are some of the most frequently performed arias in the classical canon, and they were both included in this arrangement for flute soloist and wind band!

Jasmine's precise control of tone, expressivity, and technique shine throughout this performance from our 2026 Guest Artist Series, and we're so grateful for having had the opportunity to make music with her.

Feel free to share this video with your favorite flute friends and tag them in the comments!

Carmen Fantasie - Georges Bizet/arr. Borne/Kidd
The United States Air Force Band featuring Jasmine Choi
2nd Lt. David Galant, conductor

Credits:

Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Master Sgt. Mike Brest - Producer/Videographer
Senior Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn - Live Engineer
Master Sgt. Jim Woolf - Monitor Engineer
Master Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez-Ramírez - Mixing Engineer
Andrew Waters - Lighting
Senior Master Sgt. Emily Wellington - Videographer
Master Sgt. Joseph Velez - Video Editor

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