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Darke County Center for the Arts presents the internationally acclaimed
Jazz Ambassadors, the official
touring big band of the United States
Army, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Wednesday,
March 4. Tickets are free and the show begins at 7 p.m.
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DCCA presents
free concert by U.S. Army’s Big Band
The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors, the official touring
big band of the United States Army, will present a free public
performance at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on
Wednesday, March 4. Presented by Darke County Center for the Arts, the
concert will include a broad range of songs from the 19-member
ensemble's vast and diverse repertoire including popular tunes,
patriotic selections, and standards. “In addition to being revered as
the musical ambassadors of the U.S. Army, this group has the musical
chops to appeal to just about everybody,” said DCCA Artistic Director
Keith Rawlins. “Past local performances by the Jazz Ambassadors have
sold out, and for good reason—the music is great and the tickets are
free; that's a winning combination that can't be beat,” Rawlins
concluded. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Although the concert is free, tickets are required and can be obtained
by sending your ticket request along with a self-addressed stamped
envelope to: Jazz Ambassadors Tickets, Darke County Center for the
Arts, P.O. Box 718, Greenville, OH 45331. The free tickets will also be
available at Bread of Life Book Store, the Darke County Welcome Center,
and Readmore's Hallmark in Greenville, as well as the public libraries
in Greenville, Arcanum, New Madison, and Versailles.
Formed in 1969, the Jazz Ambassadors have appeared in all 50 states,
Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and throughout Europe. The band's
rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence have earned it
the title “America's Big Band.” Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wood took
charge of the group in December, 2014; prior to this assignment, he
served as Commander of the 10th Mountain Division Band with whom he
deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, providing music
throughout the theater of operations for service members and civilians.
Master Sergeant Marva J. Lewis has served as the group's vocalist since
September, 1999, performing at military installations and other venues
around the world.
For more information about the Jazz Ambassadors concert in Greenville,
contact DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net.
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