MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY

MINOT, N.D. – The U.S. Air Force Academy Band’s Stellar Brass will present a free concert held at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:30pm.
The concert will feature patriotic favorites and highlight the contributions of Service Members, both past and present, as well as favorites in the genres of classical, jazz, and much more. The event is honored to be joined by senior leadership who will be speaking on behalf of the 5th Bomb Wing, as well as the 91st Missile Wing from Minot AFB. This concert is free and open to the public.
As one of only two Air Force premier bands and the only Department of Defense premier band located west of the Appalachian Mountains, the USAF Academy Band provides year-round support to the United States Air Force Academy and the more than 4,000 cadets in the cadet wing, helping develop outstanding leaders of character who will serve our country as officers in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.
The Academy Band maintains a rigorous performance schedule in support of Cadet and Air Force troop morale, recruiting, and community outreach. For over 60 years, the Academy Band has used the power of music to inspire Air Force personnel and the nation they serve, produce innovative musical programs and products, and communicate Air Force excellence to millions around the globe.
Stellar Brass
Described by the International Trumpet Guild as “an ensemble full of variety, panache, and virtuosity,” Stellar Brass is an original and innovative brass quintet performing a broad range of eclectic musical styles. They are dedicated to providing unwavering support for the training of the Air Force Academy Cadets, and to the unique telling of the Air Force story nationwide. Stellar Brass has represented the United States Air Force as musical ambassadors through internationally distributed audio and video recordings and broadcasts, and are nationally recognized and respected as clinicians, presenting university, college, and high school master classes. They have provided musical support at numerous civic and military ceremonies and have spotlighted the Air Force at prestigious symposia such as the International Trumpet Guild Convention, the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the Colorado Music Educators Association Clinic and Conference, and at highly-coveted public performances at major concert halls throughout America.
The United States Air Force Academy Band appears on behalf of Lieutenant General Tony Bauernfeind, Superintendent, the United States Air Force Academy. They are proud to support the U.S. Air Force Academy mission to forge leaders of character, motivated to a lifetime of service, and developed to lead our Air Force and Space Force as we fight and win our Nation’s wars.
All performances are free and open to the public.