U. S. Air Force Band
Singing Sergeants
May 19th 2019 at 4PM
In St. Louis Church
Free performance
No tickets required
Eight fine singers will perform:
Love songs,
Flower songs by Benjamin Britten,
Something silly by Rossini,
Songs for a time of penitence by Poulenc,
“Sleep” by Eric Whitacre,
American spirituals and folk songs.
The Singing Sergeants is the official chorus of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., the group is one of six musical ensembles that comprise The U.S. Air Force Band. Featuring 23 active duty Airmen musicians, the Singing Sergeants presents more than 200 performances annually performing a wide range of musical styles, from traditional Americana, opera, and choral standards to modern Broadway and jazz. The Singing Sergeants regularly perform with their instrumental combo and in smaller configurations, such as duets, Barbershop quartets and specialized musical ensembles, at military and civilian ceremonial and diplomatic functions, education outreach events and local concerts throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C.
