United States Air Force Band of Mid-America to Perform at the Hett July 26

(LEBANON, Ill., June 28, 2022) – The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America is slated to perform on Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University. The exceptional program is free to attend. Reservations are recommended.

The program for the evening will include a selection of delightful pieces including “The Dauntless Battalion” by John Philip Sousa, “Georgia on My Mind” featuring Caleb Brinkley, “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story, “Prayer for Ukraine” arranged by Master Sgt. Martin, “With Malice Toward None” by John Williams, featuring Drew Pritchard, and many more.

“Connecting our community to live arts experiences is our top priority,” said Liz Crabtree, director of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. “We are grateful for the partnership with Scott Air Force Base, which allows us this shared experience.”

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America has a long history of entertaining the American public and promoting esprit de corps within the military. The unit strives to inspire the hearts and minds of our men and women serving around the world and to tell the Air Force story through the universal language of music. Each year, the Band of Mid-America performs for millions of people throughout a ten-state region from the upper peninsula of Michigan to Arkansas. For more information, please visit their website.

For more information about the event, please call the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at (618) 537-6863.

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