| U.S. Air Force Academy Band | |
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 The U.S. Air Force Academy Band pictured in 2020. | |
| Active | 1955 to Present[1] |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  U.S. Air Force |
| Type | Military band |
| Role | Public duties |
| Size | 60[2] |
| Garrison/HQ | Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado[1] |
| Decorations |  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]  Air Force Organizational Excellence Award[1] |
| Website | www |
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| Logo |  |
The United States Air Force Academy Band is a United States military band based out of Peterson Space Force Base near Colorado Springs, Colorado.[1] Despite the fact that it provides musical support to the USAFA Cadet Wing, it is an active duty full time band.[3] The USAFA Drum and Bugle Corps on the other hand is staffed by cadets of the academy. The band, like many other USAF bands, performs in a distinctive ceremonial dress, which includes a choker-style collar, and silver-braided epaulettes. It is one of two premier ensembles in the air force, with the other being the United States Air Force Band. The band was raised in 1955, shortly after the foundation of the academy.[4][5][6]
The band is composed of the following ensembles:
- Marching Band
- Concert Band (45 members)[7]
- The Falconaires
- Blue Steel
- Academy Winds
- Rampart Winds
- Stellar Brass
- Wild Blue Country
The band performs at public/civic as well as community events. It often leads military parades at the academy or performs for Falcon fans at American football games.[8][9]
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See also
- List of United States Air Force bands
- United States Air Force Band
- West Point Band
- United States Naval Academy Band
- United States Naval Academy Pipes and Drums
- United States Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Band
References
- ^ a b c d e Haulman, Daniel L. "United States Air Force Academy Band (USAFA)". United States Air Force. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Air Force Bands - U.S. Air Force Academy Band - Our Mission". United States Air Force. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ Wolf, Stephanie. "As The Air Force Turns 70, The Air Force Academy Band Marks Milestone With New Music". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "As the Air Force Turns 70, the Air Force Academy Band Marks Milestone with New Music".
- ^ "The Air Force Academy Band is coming to Montgomery's Riverfront". www.centralalabamaweekend.com. Archived from the original on 23 May 2019.
- ^ "Band program cuts equal new members at Peterson". csmng.com. 15 August 2013.
- ^ "The U.S. Air Force Academy Band Presents "My Country 'Tis of Thee"".
- ^ "Outreach".
- ^ "Air Force Academy Band to make visit".
External links
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