Award-Winning USAF Band of Mid-America Announces Wisconsin Concerts November 9-13

MADISON, Wis. - Oct. 10, 2024 - PRLog -- The US Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts in Wisconsin:

• Saturday, November 9^th, 7PM: Wausau East High School Auditorium, 2607 N 18^th St, Wausau, WI
• Sunday, November 10^th, 3PM: Michelsen Hall at UW-Stevens Point, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point, WI
• Monday, November 11^th, 7:30PM: Greenhill Center of the Arts – Light Recital Hall at UW – Whitewater, 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI
• Wednesday, November 13^th, 7PM: Sun Prairie East Performing Arts Center, 888 Grove St., Sun Prairie, WI

ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. TICKETS REQUIRED

APPROXIMATELY 75 MINUTES

AFBANDTIX.COM for TICKET reservations!

Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble

The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble performs a variety of styles, ranging from traditional big band jazz to bebop, swing, and modern jazz. At one of their concerts you are just as likely to hear the music of contemporary composers as you would the classic sounds of Count Basie or Glenn Miller.

The ensemble has backed many jazz greats such as Jamey Aebersold, Bobby Shew, Allen Vizzutti, and Jeff Jarvis, and is often requested for featured performances at jazz clinics and festivals throughout the country. Several of the band's members are also gifted composers and arrangers, and their compositions are often featured in concert.

Whether performing for a head of state, before a capacity crowd in our 10-state touring area, or for our troops at home or abroad, the Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble reflects the heritage and pride of our great nation and the United States Air Force.

Organizer and parent organization: The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America represents the professionalism and excellence found every day throughout the United States Air Force. All musicians are active-duty airmen stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The band recently won the 2022 NATAS Mid- America Emmy for Arts & Entertainment Long Form Content for their "Spirit of the Season" holiday program that was broadcast on over 100 national TV stations.

Small ensembles and Air Force representatives are available for interview-related performances to promote these concerts. Please contact michael.morris.104@us.af.mil to make arrangements.

https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/US-Air-Force-Band-of-Mid-America/