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US Air Force Band of the West tours Florida | Will be in Fort Myers on Jan. 12

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The United States Air Force Band of the West concert band will be traveling to five cities in Florida to perform concerts for local communities and educators. These shows feature the exceptional talents of the nation’s finest Airmen musicians, and celebrate the works of American composers, including, “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein.

Based in San Antonio, Texas, the USAF Band of the West is comprised of 61 highly-trained professional musicians who have dedicated themselves to serving their country through music. Whether performing for live, radio, or television audiences, these Airman are dedicated to enhancing community relations, promoting esprit de corps, and connecting with millions each year.

As musical ambassadors of the United States Air Force, the Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides hundreds of free performances to military and civilian audiences throughout Texas and the surrounding states. The Band is made up of multiple large and small ensembles and can blend seamlessly into any event.

You can see the USAF Band of the West perform on Jan. 12 – Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers. For more, follow the band on their socials or go to airforcebands.com.