The U.S. Air Force Band of the West will take the stage at Georgia Southern University’s Performing Arts Center 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23. The free concert will celebrate “Music in Our Schools Month.” 

The performance will feature concert band classics, colorful storytelling as well as a debut performance of a new work by Henry Jackman (Kong: Skull Island, X-Men: First Class, Captain Phillips). According to a release from the band, “the USAF Band of the West will honor those who have served and are serving, inspire the next generation of Americans and connect with audiences throughout Georgia.”

To reserve your free tickets for the concert, click here. 

Prior to the concert, the conductors of Air Force Band of the West will lead a conducting/music education workshop on the topic of "Leading from the Podium" from 10-11 a.m. on March 23 for conductors, music educators and music education students.

Also, a “Winds & Percussion Master Class” will follow 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for college and high school student and all musicians who are interested.

Like the concert, there is no charge for the workshop or master class. To sign up, click here.

Based in San Antonio, the 60+ member, USAF Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides hundreds of performances to military and civilian audiences. It was founded in 1941 and has performed for presidents, heads of state and dignitaries from around the world.