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Enjoy a concert given by the United States Air Force Heritage of America American Clarinet Quartet at First Baptist Church, Forest City on Monday, June 16 at 7:00 PM. The concert is free and open to the public.

The American Clarinet Quartet, recently re-activated to the USAF Heritage of America Band, provides virtuosic and enthusiastic performances for audiences from South Carolina to Maine. Drawing on years of professional experience, these four accomplished musicians present an exciting and polished program that captivates audiences of all ages. The American Clarinet Quartet’s diverse repertoire includes traditional classical repertoire, rousing patriotic marches, Klezmer music, Broadway, Jazz, Latin and South American music, as well as their own original arrangements.

For additional information about this free concert, please contact Tony Spencer at First Baptist Church, Forest City (828-245-6626 tspencer@bellsouth.net) or visit the band’s website www.heritageofamericaband.af.mil)

Activated in 1941, The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has a rich history of inspiring public patriotism and enhancing esprit de corps among all the US military service branches. These world-class musicians are stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. They travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, presenting over 300 events annually for the general public and in support of Airman morale and protocol events. The USAF Heritage of America Band remains at the forefront of communicating Air Force core values and preserving and enriching America’s military and musical heritage into the 21st century.