Museum Host's Reserve Band Concerts
Friday, August 19, 2011 - 1:36pm
Warner Robins, GA – The Band of the Air Force Reserve will strike the downbeat on another “Concert in the Park” series at the Museum of Aviation beginning September 13.
The Museum’s amphitheater will host the Tuesday evening performances through Sept. 27 beginning at 7:00 pm. The concerts are free and open to the public.
“This Concert in the Park series is a way to say ‘thank you’ to Middle Georgians from the Band and t he Air Force Reserve,” band commander Maj. Donald Schofield is quoted in an Air Force Reserve Command news release. “Their support is invaluable to us and our citizen airmen. This concert is just a small token of appreciation.”
The Full Spectrum Jazz Ensemble will lead the parade on Sept. 13 featuring modern jazz originals and big-band classics. The Reserve Generation will follow on Sept. 20 with a mix of contemporary adult songs, rhythm and blues, jazz and country and tunes from Billboard Magazine’s Hot 100. The finale on Sept. 27 will feature the full concert band with a varied repertoire including classic overtures, Sousa marches, Broadway show tunes and patriotic favorites.
Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets are welcome although no alcoholic beverages or glass containers are allowed.
