PRESS RELEASE for AIR FORCE BAND OF LIBERTY

From Joe Fagnant, MSAD #29 Music Department
Houlton High School
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
Air Force Ensemble Presents Free Concert

Join the Air Force Band of Liberty’s New England Winds for an evening of delightful musical entertainment Friday, October 21st, 7pm at the Houlton Community Arts Center, Houlton High School. This outstanding musical group is currently on tour in our area from Hanscom Air force Base, Massachusetts. They present a program featuring something for all musical tastes: popular, Broadway, patriotic, jazz and folk music, as well as pieces from the traditional woodwind quintet repertoire. The program is sponsored by the MSAD #29 Music Department and is free and open to the public. For more information contact Joe Fagnant, Houlton High School Music Department, 207-532-6551, ext. 22.

The New England Winds have been recognized by audiences throughout the Northeastern United States for their passionate and refined performances. Concert goers have been treated to challenging repertoire with music from the Baroque era to newly commissioned works. Performing at events from small stage recitals to the International Double Reed Convention, the New England Winds’ versatility and ability to interact with listeners on an intimate level has left audiences with memories of compelling and expressive music-making. Every member of the quintet is a dedicated chamber player with years of study on his or her instrument. As professional military musicians, The United States Air Force Band of Liberty is dedicated to using the power of music to inspire our Air Force members and the great nation we serve, producing innovative musical programs and products, and communicating Air Force excellence throughout New England and around the globe.

The Robinson Ballet Company will be putting on their annual production of The Nutcracker at the Houlton Community Arts Center.  Tickets go on sale as of Oct 1st. Performance is Nov 27th at @2:00pm.  Tickets are $12.00 for adults 18 and over and $8.00 for children and seniors. Ticket locations are as follows: York’s Bookstore, Yorks Of Houlton, Visions Gallery, and The Houlton School of Dance. Ticket sales are by cash or check.