U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty's
New England Winds to Perform at SBU

The U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty’s New England Winds will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Presented by the Quick Center and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at St. Bonaventure, the concert is free and open to the public.

The New England Winds have been recognized by audiences throughout the northeastern United States for their passionate and refined performances. Concert goers have been treated to a challenging repertoire with music from the Baroque era to newly commissioned works.

Whether performing at small stage recitals or the International Double Reed Convention, the quintet creates an intimate musical setting through its versatility, its compelling and expressive music-making, and its ability to interact with listeners. Every member of the quintet is a dedicated chamber player with years of study on his or her instrument.

This outstanding musical group is on tour from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. The program features something for all musical tastes including popular songs, Broadway and patriotic tunes, jazz and folk music, as well as pieces from the traditional woodwind quintet repertoire.

As professional military musicians, The United States Air Force Band of Liberty is dedicated to using the power of music to inspire Air Force members and the nation they serve, producing innovative musical programs and products, and communicating Air Force excellence throughout New England and around the globe.

Free tickets may be obtained by calling The Quick Center box office at (716) 375-2494 or at the door. Doors will open at 7 p.m.


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