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Free Concert by U.S.
Army Jazz Ambassadors
America’s Big Band, the United States Army Field Band’s Jazz
Ambassadors, will perform at Greenville City Park in the Marling Band
Shell on Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m. According to Darke County Center for
the Arts Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, this 19-member component of
the Washington, D.C.- based Army Field Band has appeared throughout the
world, earning great acclaim at home and abroad. “This premier touring
musical representative for the United States Army also represents some
of the finest musical talent in America,” Rawlins explained. “DCCA is
very proud to sponsor this free concert, and couldn’t be more excited
to be hosting the return of this versatile, inspiring, and very popular
group to our community,” he said.
Adding to the excitement, three Greenville High School students have
been chosen to perform with the Jazz Ambassadors; trumpeter Claire
Sherman, sax player Peter Clark, and trombonist Trevor Fulton will
share their skills with the group and their audience. “Intending to
play a significant role in the future of America’s youth, the Army
Field Band includes music education in their mission,” Rawlins stated.
“This performance opportunity will give our talented young local
musicians wonderful experience, as well as memories to last a
lifetime,” he went on.
In addition to 5 saxophone players, 5 trumpeters, and 4 trombonists,
the band’s roster includes guitar, bass, drums, piano, and a vocalist.
Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are designed to entertain audiences of
all kinds; their diverse repertoire includes big band swing,
contemporary popular tunes, American standards, Dixieland, Latin, and
patriotic selections.
The Jazz Ambassadors began in 1969, carrying their message of
patriotism and goodwill to audiences worldwide. The Jazz Ambassadors
Summer Tour will take them throughout Ohio with stops in Maryland,
Pennsylvania, and Indiana. All concerts are presented on an
admission-free basis as a public service. In case of rain, the June 24
concert will be moved to Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on West Fourth
Street. For more information, contact DCCA at dcca@centerforarts.net
or 937-547-0908.
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