The United Air Force Strings

About United States Air Force Strings

The Air Force Strings consists of 17 active-duty musicians performing a wide range of musical styles, from classical symphonic selections and Broadway show tunes to classic rock, bluegrass, and patriotic compositions. The ensemble often entertains audiences at high-level military and government events in a formation known as the Strolling Strings. Providing a multi-dimensional experience, the instrumentalists surround the audience performing from memory without a conductor’s aid. On other occasions, the Air Force Strings joins forces with other musicians from within The U.S. Air Force Band to perform music for chamber, symphonic, and studio orchestra. Additionally, the ensemble’s members appear regularly at military and civilian ceremonial functions, education outreach events, and concerts in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area.

The Air Force Strings' wide-ranging flexibility allows the ensemble to provide the highest caliber of musical support for any occasion. Innovation has always been the hallmark of the U.S. Air Force, and the Air Force String Orchestra is no exception. The Air Force String Orchestra has a reputation of excellence when telling the Air Force story to a new crowd and a new generation. It presents cutting-edge programming by promoting American composers, breaking down political barriers, and encouraging a culture of global dialogue as international musical ambassadors.

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