The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, the only active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, will present a free concert at Delta College's Atherton Auditorium on Nov. 4.
Performing will be the Concert Band, the largest of several ensembles within the Band of the Golden West. The Concert Band is comprised of nearly 50 musicians and is the largest performing ensemble within the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West.
The Concert Band has performed for thousands of listeners in live concert appearances and for millions worldwide via its numerous recordings and television and radio broadcasts.
Throughout its history, the Concert Band has collaborated with some of America's leading band conductors, receiving enthusiastic critical acclaim as one of premier musical organizations of its kind.
Touring the western states of California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona, the Concert Band performs a wide variety of music. This includes standard concert band/wind ensemble literature, orchestral transcriptions, military marches, jazz and pop arrangements, Broadway standards, and of course, patriotic music. Its wide and varied programs offer something for everyone and are an excellent choice for family entertainment.
For more information on the Concert Band, visit the Ensembles page on the Band of the Golden West website.
The Nov. 4 concert begins at 7 p.m. You can request free tickets here. You can also call (209) 954-5110, stop by the Box Office at Atherton Auditorium, or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Box Office c/o Delta College, 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton CA 95207.