The United States Air Force Band

THAT'S A WRAP | Our 2026 Jazz Heritage Series has officially come to a close and we’re so grateful to everyone who joined us in honoring some of the most influential jazz musicians in history.

Take a look back at our tribute to Charlie Parker, featuring selections from "Bird with Strings." This performance featured collaborations with musicians from the U.S. Air Force Strings, U.S. Navy Band, and U.S. Army Band - a real tour de force.

Be on the lookout in the coming months for new video products dropping on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube featuring highlights from both our Jazz Heritage Series and Guest Artist Series! 👀🎥

(Official U.S. Air Force photos by Chief Master Sgt Nate Lavy)

TRUMPET OPENING | Attention trumpet players! The United States Air Force Band's Ceremonial Brass will host an audition on September 15, 2026 with application materials being due by August 9, 2026.

The Ceremonial Brass is made up of 41 active-duty musicians who perform at funerals in Arlington National Cemetery, official arrival ceremonies for foreign dignitaries at the White House and Pentagon, patriotic events, and military ceremonies including changes of command, retirements, and award presentations.

This full-time career opportunity includes:
- Annual starting salary of $80,000-$87,000
- 30 days of paid vacation annually
- Full medical and dental coverage
- Post 9-11 GI Bill (up to $80,000 for college)
- Comprehensive military benefits
- Minimum four-year enlistment
- Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 41 (must not have yet reached 42nd birthday)

This position is highly sought after, often leading to service terms of 20 years or more. If you are a trumpet player, please consider using your talents to serve our country!

For more information, click below:
https://www.music.af.mil/Auditions/

NOTE ON THE ROAD | The Airmen of Note's Spring Tour starts tomorrow April 23rd in Conway, Arkansas!

If you live in Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, or Louisiana we'd love to see you along the way! We've prepared an exciting program that features classic tunes and brand new arrangements by members of the band, and we're also excited to be passing through Memphis and New Orleans - two of the most historic cities in the U.S. for jazz performance and preservation.

Invite a friend, grab your tickets, and we'll see you there!

🎟️ Tickets and information here 👉 https://www.music.af.mil/USAFBand/Events/National-Tours/Airmen-of-Note/

SPRING TOUR 2026 WRAP-UP | The Concert Band and Singing Sergeants recently completed their Spring Tour through Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma! 🚍

We'd like to thank every audience member for joining us in the shared love of music. Connecting with and honoring your communities across the country is a focal point of our mission and we thoroughly enjoyed performing for you. 🙏

We were also continually impressed by the talented students and teachers we met during clinics, conversations, and side-by-side performances while on the road. Cultivating the next generation of musicians helps ensure the longevity of live performances like these, and we hope to one day see some of these students on stage with us in Air Force blue! 🎶

Interested in our upcoming tour schedule? Visit the link below to find out when we'll be coming to an area near you. Until next time!
https://bit.ly/4extzFV

(U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Kaz Kruszewski)

TOUR NEXT WEEK | The Airmen of Note's spring tour throughout Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana begins next week! Our first few concerts are as follows:

📍 Thursday April 23, 2026 | 7:00 P.M. CDT - Reynolds Performance Hall University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
📍 Friday April 24, 2026 | 7:00 P.M. CDT - Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, AR
📍 Saturday April 25, 2026 | 7:00 P.M. CDT - Central High School, Memphis, TN
📍 Sunday April 26, 2026 | 2:00 P.M. CDT - Heindl Center for the Performing Arts, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS

For our full performance schedule and FREE ticket reservations, please visit this link 👉 https://bit.ly/3Tw591E

We can't wait to see you there!

GUEST ARTIST SERIES | The United States Air Force Band is collaborating with composer Frank Ticheli live in concert to close out our 2026 Guest Artist Series!

Join us as Ticheli conducts some of his most iconic works including “Blue Shades”, “Lux Perpetua", and more.

📍 Thursday April 16th
📍 7:30 P.M.
📍 Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, VA

Tell a friend, mark your calendar, and reserve your tickets! We'll see you there!

FREE TICKETS HERE: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/usafband/guest-artist-series-2128114955