“The Orion Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony” by Jenni Brandon is performed by The United States Air Force Academy Band as part of their “Spirit of America” New England Tour from 8 April 2025 through 15 April 2025. The band is appearing on behalf of LTG Tony D. Bauerfeind the Superintendent of the U.S. Airforce Academy. The band is under the direction of Colonel Michael Willen, Commander and Conductor and Captain Michael P. Flynn is the Flight Commander and Associate Conductor of the United States Air Force Academy Band. Chief Master Sergeant Richard Baisden is the senior enlisted leader.
The concert features patriotic favorites and highlights the contributions of Service members, both past and present as well as favorites in the genres of jazz, pop, classical country, and more. These concerts are free and open to the public. Tickets are suggested. Go to The United States Air Force Academy Band, Colorado Springs, CO for ticket information.
Schedule
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April 8 |
Vernon, CT |
Rockville HS |
7:00pm |
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April 9 |
Greenwich, CT |
Greenwich HS |
7:30pm |
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April 10 |
Portland, ME |
South Portland HS |
7:00pm |
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April 11 |
Topsham, ME |
Orion PAC |
7:00pm |
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April 12 |
Hampton, NH |
Winnacunnet HS |
7:00pm |
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April 13 |
Springfield, MA |
Symphony Hall |
2:00pm |
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April 14 |
Duxbury, MA |
Duxbury PAC |
7:00pm |
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April 15 |
Worcester, MA |
Mechanics Hall |
7:00pm |
Program
Opener
Jonathan Bliss, Composer
The Star-Spangled Banner
John Stafford Smith, Composer
Arranged by: Floyd Werle
Landscapes (Opener)
Rossano Galante, Composer
The Orion Concert for Oboe, Bassoon, and Concert Band
Jenni Brandon, Composer
Oboe: MSgt Monica Ding – Bassoon: SMSgt Alex Viera
Second Suite for Military Band in F
Gustav Hoist, Composer
There You’ll Be (from “Pearl Harbor” the motion picture)
Faith Hill, Composer
Arranged by TSgt Ethan Cypress
Vocalist MSgt Kayla Richardson
From the Earth, to the Moon, and Beyond
James A. Beckel, Composer
Narrated by SMSgt Alex Viera
Intermission
The National Game
John Phillip Sousa, Composer
Arranged by: Keith Brion
Silverado
Bruce Broughton, Composer
Arranged by: Randol Bass
What a: Little Moonlight Can Do
Harry W. Woods, Composer
Arranged by: Billy May and TSgt Ethan Cypress
Vocalist: MSgt Kayla Richardson
Colorado
Merle Haggard, Composer
Arranged by: TSgt Ethan Cypress
Vocalist: MSgt Kayla Richardson
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Dolly Parton, Composer
Arranged by: TSgt Ethan Cypress
Vocalist: MSgt Kayla Richardson
Come Sunday
Omar Thomas: Composer
Armed Forces Medley
Composed by Various
The Stars and Stripes for Ever
John Phillip Sousa, Composer
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website: Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
