Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All the Members of The USAF Retired Band Directors and Superintendents Society 1994 RETIRE!covcAIR FORCE BANDLEADERS AND SUPERINTENDENTSSOCIETY Founded `980 OCT NOV DEC 1994 VOLXIV NO 4 TAPS Aft Heiberg Edward V. D'Alfonso Ft. Lauderdale Herald, September LOST AND FOUND 12 Lt. CS. Edward Vincent Lt. CS. Aif Heiberg, founder D'Alfonso Ret., 63. a native of One of our members, Joe Losh, is of the first Army Air Corps band in Monessen, PA, died September 27, trying his best to obtain a copy of the 1941, died Friday in Fort Lauderdale, 1 994. He retired as a musician/ march written by Chemetsky. Title: where he had lived for 31 years. teacher August 6, 1974. after 20 March of the Guards Mortrmen. Heiberg, 89, served more years with the US Air Force. He was Since Joe directs the Legion Post All than 20 years in the Army and USAF a member of the Airmen of Note and Sousa Band in New York, he would like became chief of air force bands retired as Commander /Cdnductor of to program the piece and help this new during World War II and later was the TAC Band, Langley AFB, VA. He march gain national recognition. He honored by the Air Force in ceremo graduated with a BA in music from believes a copy of it was presented to nies commemorating the 40th and Duquesne University. either the Academy Band or one of the 50th anniversaries of the founding Survived by his wife, Helen other bands. Anyone knowing how he the Air Force band. Alyce D'Alfonso, of Yorktowti; a could obtain a copy, please let him Heiberg. a member of the daughter, Debra D'Alfonso LeMoaI, of know. Retired Officers' Association, Palm Harbor, FL.; a brother, Julius received the Legion of Merit from the D'Alfonso, of Monessen, PA; a Air Force and the Army Commenda grandson, David Andrew LeMoal, of CONGRESSIONAL RETIREMENT tion Medal. Palm Harbor, FL; and a sister, Alice PACKAGE He was born in Grand Forks, Rechichar, of Monessen, PA. ND in 1 905, and lived in Washington, Services were held at the from the Dec94 TROA magazine DC and Minneapolis before moving to Langley AFB Chapel, with the ACC For Lauderdale in 1963. Band providing the music, which was He is survived by his wife of inspirational. "I wonder if our retired mili 31 years, Mary; two nieces, Memorials to: Ed D'Alfonso tary members are aware of the Patricia Berg of Minneapolis and Music Scholarship Fund, Christopher largess that Congress members have Virginia Mulcare of Hayward, CA; Newport University, SO Shoe Lane, bestowed upon themselves in their and five nephews: Hoff Heiberg Jr. of Newport News, VA, 23606. retirement package. Minneapolis; Eric Heiberg of Holland A lifetime of love of music, In a recent article, syndicated Mt Irving Heiberg of Bullet, WI; friends and family. A great and kind columnist Jack Anderson wrote: "In Robert Heiberg of Hayward, CA; and man!" general, congressional pensions are Vern Heiberg of Portland, OR. We will all remember the two to three times as generous as Burial will be at Arlington highly successful Williamsburg those in the private sector, with those National Cemetery in Virginia. reunion as a memorial to Ed! retiring in 1 995 starting with an The family asked that contri annual pension of $60,600.00. The butions, in place of flowers, be made average lifetime benefit package Is to the First United Methodist Church $1.9 million, thanks in part to a 4 of Ft. Lauderdale, or another charity. percent annual cost -of -living allow David Mcllhatten writes: ance that helps make the plan Inflation- Among the old timers who attended proof."

the funeral were - Harry and While Congress delays our COLA Eleanor Meuser, Carl and Ruth and sometimes eliminates it, members Costenbader, Amald Gabriel, George of Congress are assured of a 4 percent Dietz, Norman Irvine, Lou and Mickey raise annuafty. They don't need to Krlebel. The full Military honors vote themselves a pay raise each year. consisted of a horse drawn caisson, I think that we should really Jump on honor guard, the Ceremonial Band our members of Congress about this 4 enlargedfrom Boiling AFB and a percent COLA in particular."" firing squad. CS. Heiberg was buried in an area where there are a number MaJ. James P. Wilson, AUS-Ret, Flippin AR --_____ Page I is the Symphony Manager and is me here. Have mide two driving trips PERSONALS starting her 27th year. She says I to Frankfcrt, KY in the past year to can't retire until she does. visit my daughter, stopping over in Denver and Lincoln, NE to visit with We have a Coronado 1 racing Don Kraft S my younger and older brothers, sloop that doesn't get a lot of lake respectively - otherwise, no travel time, but we are looking forward to Sorry to miss you all at Williamsburg To say I enjoyed the reunion is slower times when maybe we can an understatement. It was such a put a daughter thru Wiljiam & Mary relax and enjoy these "Golden there many years ago. pleasure seeing old friends I hadn't Years.' seen in many years, some of them in I have enjoyed reading the 40 or 50 years. Of course, they CODA and hearing all the tales of Rob and Mary Turner weren't all real close friends, but aches and pains that is all too com musicians with whom I shared some mon to all of us these days. Bob is undergoing tests for memorable experiences, such as the Best to all. some problems he has, -will keep you Tattoos we played in England. We informed as to his progress. Sony we realy went over big with the English Jim Whittenton had to miss the Reunion at audiences. What a Band!! Williamsburg. Sony to hear about The three concerts presented Tony Zavarella,-our son purchased for our benefit were really enjoy Sorry to have missed the his first grey pearl drum set from able, especially the Langley Band and RAFM IV reunion. We have been In him, used it all through high school and The USAF Band and Singing Sgts. Northem Virginia for a year now. college. Still owns it and It's in his Moved into a house we bought in late Seasons greetings to all home in MD. We are reaUy fortunate June and only have a few mQrQ boxes to have to the CODA and your Special go. We love our house and think Announcements. real Joe Henderson the countryside is very pretty, but A tribute to you and Vince. I know it must take many we sure do miss Texas. hours to The job I have with Fran the assemble your newsletter and the Gordon is Executive Assis it has become a labor of love to keep us Bernard Calendar Company keeps me tant for a corporate attorney and VP all in touch - with fond memories and hopping, so there Is not much time to for a company in nearby Reston, VA. friends in do I now the Music Field. the things I would like to do: have nearly 11 years with Our son, Rob is Sailing, Gardening, Golf, Computer Associates and am the visiting England taking we do all the research on our family leisure trips. Sally and 1 do travel, Project Manager for a Jarge contract and he gets to visit all the but is we have with FDIC. Our us castles. it business travel, and you jobs keep Warwick was built by one of my don't have the freedom to relax and very busy. Newborough ancestors. Hope every enjoy It. We just returned from a 6 one day had a Happy Thanksgiving and a stay in New Orleans. Sounds Amald Gabriel Wonderful Christmas season. great doesn't It? Except we were exhibiting at the Kiwanis Interna Tom and Patricia Watts tional Convention. We go The reunion at Williamsburg of to San the Antonio twice a year for the Music RAFM was the first that Renee Educator's and I have attended and I want to I retired in October 1992 and Conventions, which is alJ convey moved with my wife to Phoenix, work, except for the brief visit we to everyone concerned our AZ. have complete delight with all of the For the past two years, I have been with Bill and Eve LaBrutta. very busy getting We had planned on arrangements. adjusted to civilian going to The ACC Heritage of America life and the like. Well, you know how Williamsburg in August, but again time are that is one of the busiest Sand, The Airmen of Note, and the slips away. We the new times of the JSAF Band and Singing kids' on the block of the RAFBL year for the calendar business. I Sgts., were plan all magnificent. The golf tournament Society, and happy to be with you all. to retire, again, June 1, 1995. Hope everyone has My sales manager says, was so much fun even for the a Merry Xmas and a "providing I duffers great year ahead. can get a replacement that is accept and the setting was beauti able." Reminds me when firl. Most important of all, the I was reunion with old friends was Hank tihland stationed in Wichita laBs. I was heart choir director of #1. warming. We came away with the Chapel The feeling so beautifully On 31 September 94 I departed Chaplain at Chapel #2 called and said expressed by his choir The Airmen of Note.."So little time? for Turkey and spent an extremely director was being shipped interesting two weeks out, and would I direct the choir until We are looking forward to touring that New Orleans in two years and fascinating country. I heartily recom he could find a replacement. Guess mend such a what? He found a encourage those who did not attend tour to anyone who enjoys replacement after this time were traveling: the hotels and food I shipped out to Hickam 6 years later. for you missed to are make plans for New Orleans in 1996! good, the people are friendly, the I still play in the Longvlew scenery is unique and there is no end to Symphony 4th horn- my chops Vic Molzer historical sites to be visited. 1 went a' aren't what they used to be just a GLOBUS conany tour which was to keep peace in the family. Sally very Same old stuff going on with well managed. The tour manager,

Page 2 was a Turk who had lived in Los ITC Alan Bonnet Angeles for several years and spoke From the Editor excellent English sprinkled copiously As a courtesy to Alt Heiberg; with AmerIcan slang. Around the the Le,e,nunial Band and the Uunus Award Presentation: first of the year I plan to drive to Guard increased their normal size. I southern CA to see friends and was proud to present the US Flag to The National Band Association's relatives. In May I possibly will go Mary Heiberg. "Citation of Excellence" was on a tour of China -nothing definite presented to our Vice President/ as yet. Enough for now-Best to John Kirkpatrick all_*Keep Treasurer, Herman Vincent for his you `em flying - Buy lifelong contributions to music and Bonds -eat plenty of carrots for Reunion IV is going to be hard music education. The presentation night sight. *----*------to beat. I was boiled-over at the was made at a recent concert by the -fill in the blanks for other WWII quality of the ACC Band. Our bands Lake charles Community Band, of slogans. were never that good when you and I which Vince is Associate Conductor. were young. The USAF Band and For those of you not too acainted Harold and Ladye Copenhaver Singing Sgts, plus the Note over with Vince, he was Conductor of the played themselves. Gabe is better Academy Sand. Just returned from Girard, KS than ever. I was there from Thurs where Cope was inducted into the day PM to Sunday AM. I enjoyed Wall Of Fame? The "WaIr is a every minute! Some may have seen part of a new 3 million dollar project me with a young man with a F ACTIVE DUTY NOTES and it honors Outstanding High School `jarhead' haircut. He was lance- graduates, the purpose of which is to corporal Phil Brever, who is now Two of our colleagues have been promote pride in the student body and attending the band school in Norfolk, selected for Full Colonel 0-6: to encourage attainment of dreams. a Marine. He lived in Ennis, TX about LTC Alan Bonner, The USAF Band Cope was cited for his military 20 miles from me - played trumpet accomplishments as well as his work on a few jobs with me. Last year he LTC Bruce Gilkes, USAF Academy in Higher Education. For a small town sought me out and asked for guidance Band in SE Kansas this really is an anti in passing an audition for the Ma Congratulations, gentlemen!! tious project. He was the second rines. I made him clean up his fuzzy person to be so honored; the first tone, learn his scales and a good solo was last year, he had been the Mayor and he passed with flying colors. He of Kansas aty for several years. is doing well at the band school and is They received a grand reception, a gung-ho Marine for life, he says!! I guest of honor at the football game, can hardly wait for the New Orleans sweat shirt, cap and a plaque. All a reunion in `96. complete surprise to the Copenhavers. Richard Dick Perry Mary Heiberg Still flying the line at US Air/ Piedmont Airlines. Just went over I would like to express my 10 years at the end of July. I have thanks and appreciation to the under 6 years to go and will be society and members, during this hitting the trout streams in CO, with trying time. Alt had a fine funeral by better half cheering me on, from service here in Ft Lauderdale and the the banks of the Frying Pan river ...l burial at Arlington. I was able to go play one gig a year on New Years to Washington by having a friend Eve, and have been playing trumpet accompany me. The military 5cr- duets with my 1 2 year old son Aces were beautiful and so impres Christopher, who has become a true sive, as you well know. Full military jazz fan. The best to all. honors. The 1J$AF Band cid a great job. They played some of AlPs favorites as he had requested. I coulcM't help but feel that he was hearing It all on this `perfect weather' day in that beautiful setting. Thanks to your effort s, several retired band members did attend. Although it's sad to be alone, I thank God for %lng AIf & me 31 years of a very happy life together. ease see accompanying articles

cmi Pate 3 The Band and Singing Sergeants

Lieutenant Colonel Alan L. Banner Commander/Conductor The United States Air Force Band `pad The Singing Sergeants Washington, D.C. Lieutenant Colonel AM. L. Banner Couduflor Commander In coneeflfrr me ReliredAir Force Musicians Reunion and the City of Williamsburg, Va. William & Muy Hall Saturday, August 27. 1994 8 pm

Sonoran Desert Holiday Ron Nelson

The Melody Shop March Kri L King

Concertino in Eb, op.26 Carl Maria von Weber trans. 3. Landis Chic/Mailer Sergeant Steven C. Lawson, clarinet soloist

Symphony No.4. FInale Peter lilych Tchaikovsky Inns. V. F. Safranek Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel, USA?' Ret, specWi guest conductor

- Conductor Emeritus, The United States Air Force Band

The Phantom or the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber an. CMSgt Michael Davis Senior Master Sereanl Patricia .4.?'. Wolfe and Technical Sergeant ties ilelsabeck, vocal soloists

Pictures at an Exhibition SelectIons Modeste Mussorgsky tans. Lawerence Odom

INTERMISSJON

Opera Live! compiled by MSgt William C. Adcock & flgt Lynn Jennings Adcock

I. Overture THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Moran 2. 0 iSo babbino nra GIANNI SCHICCRI Puccini S. Habanera CARMEN Bust 4. Papageno/P.pagena THE MAGIC FLUTE Moran S. Bridal Chorus LOHENGRIN Wagner 6.Un bel dl MADAME BUfltRFLY Puccini 7. Ride of the Vafleyrles DIE WALKURE Wagner B. Clii ml freon Ia SI momento LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Donizetti . Sons le dense epaS LARME Delibes II. La donna E mobile RIGOLETFO Verdi 11. Gypsy Anvil Chorus IL TROVATORE Verdi 12. Overture WILLIAM TELL Rossini 13. Largo .1 factorum THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Rossini 14. Triumphal March' AIDA Verdi IS. Senupre libera LA TRAVIATA Verdi 16. Toreador's Song CARMEN first

The Higher We Fly John Denver. Joe Henpi & Lee Holdridge Based on the poem `High flight' by John Gillespie Magee. Jr. an. MSgt David Nokes Master Sergeant Kelly Egan McDonough and Master Sergeant David I Yokes, vocal soloists

The Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa Member. "Fonner Member, The United Sites Air Force Band PERSONNEL

Lieutenant Colonel Alan L. Bonner- Mabel, OK

"COW CORNET MSgt Asdyth Scan - Shreveport, LA CMSgc Ronald Blais - Lincoln. RI THE SiNGiNG SERGEANTS SMSgt David Golden - Bethlehem, PA FLUTES SMSgt Victor Bowman . Dixon, IL SOPRANO SMSgt Judith Lapple - Rochester, NY MSgt Clarence Mitchell - Portsmouth, VA SMSgt Donna Baldwin Abraira - Dummerston, VT

MSgi Lawrence Ink - Rockvifle, MI TSgI Curt Christen son - Mt. Clemens, MI SMSgt Juhanne Sages Tun.nSef - Umsionrown. PA MSgt Lucille Johnston Snell - Albuquerque, NM mgi Andrew L Wilson - Columbus, OH SMSgt Barbara C. Lewis+ - Lemoyne. PA

`T%z David Lankavich - MedicS, NJ flgt Lynn Jennings Adcock - Spring Grove, MN TRUMPET TSgl Carol Hawkins Wiley - Wilson, NC OBOE MSgt William C. Adcock - San Jose, CA MSgt Rebecca Brown Williams - San Diego, CA MSgt James E. Dinner- flanisburg. PA ALTO MSgt Ronald Erier - Falls Church, VA CMS1t Glenda Ruth Shepelafl - Aberdeen, SD TROMBONE SMSgt Patricia A.l Wolfe+ - Massapequa Park, NY

ENGLISH HORN MSgI Mark Williams - Okemos. MI MSgt Kelly Egan Mcfloncugh - Comslag4 NY CMSgI James H. Moseley - Beaumont. TX MSgt Jeffrey Gaylord - Western Springs, IL mgi Jennifer L. Lyons- Knoxville, TN MSg Lindsey Smith - Williamsson, MI ThgI Angela Burns - Greenville, NC Rb ClARINET mgi Matthew R. Vaughn . Richmond, IN MSgs Jan Brooks Siegfried - Valparaiao, IN TENOR SASS TROMBONE SMSgt Richard D. Pearson - Carroilton, OH lb CLARINETS SMSgI Chris A. Mallen - Catasauqua, PA ISgm Nathan A. Sonuners -Sioux Falls, SI

CMSgt Steven Lawsont - Simi Valley. CA Thgt Richard. AJia.Bicoy - Ewa Beach, HI SMSgI Christopher Hire - Columbus, OH EUPHONIUM TSgt Kevin I. Sapp - Foil Myers. Pt MSgt Janet DIals -Arlington. WA TSgt Ann Baldwin Shrieves - Canton, OH TSgt Lontne Haddad Poughkeepsie, NY TS3t Lance G Lafluke - Niles, MI BASS/BARITONE TSgt Sharon Bonueau - Foxboio, MA SMSgt George E. 3. Singleton - Charlotte, NC MSgt Robert Little - Houston. DC TUBA MSgt David Nokes - Menlo Park, CA TSgt Elizabeth Carnpeau - Pinckney. MI CMSgt Robots N. Daniel - Lubbock. DC TSgt Kerry Wilkerson - Greensboro. NC

flgt Shawn Buck - Bmokside, PA SMSgI Edward R. McKee - Roselle. NJ TS2t Alex Helsabeck+ - Winston-Salem, NC

SMS1t Karen Dembow Erler Cedarhursi, NY MSgt Jan Z Duga - Columbus, OH TSgt James Biyla - Chevy Chase, Ml MSgt William D. Porter Il-Alcoa, TN I = Superintendent. The Singing Sergeants TSgt Richard A. Drew - Solid, IL + = Section Leader TSgt Jeffrey t Snavely - Milwaukee, WI CELLO a Assistant Conductor. The Singing Sergeants TSgt Val Griffin - Oklahoma City, OK I = Announcer BASS CLARiNET TSgt Timothy Tigges - Dubuque. IA MSgt Jerome R. DeBello - Bonita, CA STR1NG BASS TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTRA-ALTO CLARINET MSgt Frank Pappajohn - Morgantown, WV TSgi Bnan D. Jones - Panama City. Ft MSgt William Hones -Toledo, OH STAGE MANAGER

TSgt Michael Ryan - Horseheads. NY BASSOON TIMPANI SMSgt Danny K. Phipps - Annapolis. MD SMSgi Andrew Power UI * Fort Worth, DC AUDIO ENGINEER MSgt Gregosy Brown - Mesa, AZ mgi Kendall S. Thomsen - Walnut, IA PERCUSSION ALTO SAXOPHONE CMSgI Randall A. Eylest - Cay, IL AUDIO TECHNICIAN

CMSgt Keith Young - Middlelown, OH MSgt Stuart Clemmer - Farinington. CT Thgc Joseph Korgie - Columbus, NE

MSgt John Thomas Ellisville. MS MSgt Aubrey Adams - Medford, OK MSgt Patrick Shrieves - Freehold, NJ TENOR SAXOPHONE MSgt Craig CoUison - Spokane, WA Comments regarding this perfonnance may be Thgt William Man - Alexandria, VA addressed to: Commander, The United States PIANO/KEYBOARDS Air Force Band, 23 Mill Street, Suite 5, Boiling BARITONE SAXOPHONE flgt Marek Vastek - Warsaw, Poland Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. 20332-5401 TSgt Maty Beth George - Buffalo, NY £ = Superintendent, The Concert Band Information about future peifotmances of The FRENCH HORN t = Concert Master United Slates Air Force Band may be obtained by MSgt Kyle Penf - Bedford, IN = Principal witting to: The Office of Public Relations, TSgt Philip Munds - Nap. CA The United States Air Force Band, 23 Mill Street TS1t Samuel Compton - Chattanooga. TN SuiteS, BoIling Air Force Base. Washington, D.C. TSgt Deborah L Stephenson - Dallas, TX 20332-5401 MSgt Paul Fisher- Hershey, PA

Color team provided by The United States Air Force Honor Guard, Washington, D.C. - Lieutenant Colonel Steven Clark I Commander LIEUItNAP4T COLONEL ALAN I. BONNER THE UNITED STATES THE UNITED STATES COMMANDERKONPIJfTUR MR FORfE RAND AIR FORCE SINGING SERGEANTh,

Lieutenant Colonel Alan 1.. Bonier is the comman for over 50 years has endeared itself to millions of the 24-voice official chorus of the United Stares Air der and conductor of The United States Air Force listeners through its exhilarating music, engaging Force, is one of the most versatile and well traveled Band based at Balling Air Force Base, Washington. concerts and masterful recordings. Since its forma choral organizations in the world. Formed in 1945. DC. Originally from Idabel, Okla., his cotter in the tion in 1941. this multi-faceted organization, consist The Singing Sergeants is die oldest professional chorus Air Force began in 1969 as principal trumpet with ing of the Concert Band, Singing Sergeants, Airmen in the U.S. military. Although it maintains a of Note, Strolling Strings, High Flight. Ceremonial strong emphasis on American choral music, the the Air Force Band of Ihe Rockies in Denver, Cob. Brass, Chamber Players and Silver Wings, has con choni repertoire is quite extensive, representing a with the United States Air Force S Academy Band tinuously brought superb music and exciting wide range of vocal music including opera, tradi in Colorado Springs, Cola. As an Air Force band entertainment to music lovers around the world. tional and contemporary choral literature, oratorio, leader, he has commanded bands in Illinois, Florida, The Band has become a most effective goodwill folk songs, pop standards, musical theater. jazz and New Jersey, Cabifontia. Texas and, most recently. ambassador for the the nation and has, deservedly, even comedy. The group has appeared before every Nebraska. He has directed tours throughout the earned itsdistinguished reputation as "America's chief executive of the United States since President United States. Puerto Rico, Canada. Greenland and International Musical Ambassadors". Throughout Harry S. Truman, as well as with the New York the Azores. Of particular note. Colonel Banner led the years. components of The Band have journeyed Philharmonic, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Florida. the Strategic Air Command Band on a six-nation to Europe, South America and Asia, perfonning in Houston and National Symphony Orchestras By tour of the Persian Gulf in support of our troops par 49 countries and 41 world capitals, importing to its performing at major national and international audiences music conventions, ticipating in the United Nations Desert Shield/Desert a firsthand insight of America's culture. symposia and clinics, plus Through their efforts, musicians of The United touring to all parts of the country, The Singing Storm Operation. His other assignments have States Air Force Band have laid solid foundations Sergeants brings the musk S the people of included deputy chieof bands and musk. office of for a better understanding among the peoples of the the world together. ptthlk affairs at the Pentagon and vice commander world. of The United States Air Force Band. Colonel Banner isa I969graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor of music educatioriclegree. In 1981 heearnedamasterof music degree from the University of South Florida at Tampa. Colonel Banner is also a graduate of Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College and the Air War College. His professional aftiliations include the Music Educators National Conference, the College Band threctors National Association, the NaSal Band Association S the Anwiican Eandmasten Association. He also is on the board of directots for the John Philip Sousa Foundation and National Band Association. Colonel Bonnerbecame thecommanderof The United States Air Force Band on Match I, 1991. His military decorations and awards include the Air Forte Merisous Service Medal with four oak Commemorating leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Achievemem Medal, the 50th Anniversary Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak of World War 11 leaf clusters. Air Face Organizational Excellence Award with three oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with one brunt sz South West Asia Service Medal. Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four oak leaf clusters and Air Force Training Ribbon. He cuneittly resides in Alexandria, Vt with his wife, lent, and their tee daughters, Kelly. Megan, and Beth Ann. COMAIAA'IthK. `7iN1UCIOR DEPUTY COMMANDER/ASSISTANT CONDVCZOR .ii.r<7It!Vmflur LAegaenan: L'uloa:el Lowell FL Graham Lieutenant Douglas C. Monroe Gate/c': CO Livcniia MI

BAND MAMA651 SMS8t Joseph R. Taylor. Jr. Washit.gtun NC

FLUTE/&'ICCOI.O 110kM `MSgt V. Wcivice Fjcctr:d. Wytheiille VA SrA Lawrence 0. Price, Bethesda MD AIC Kristen L Blunlock. Ruanuke VA SSgs James M. Jon es Corpus Chrls:i TX MSgt Atc,ivoc..ii J. tttedford SrA David M. Crites, Fayette MO Sg: Roger 0. No rick, Alantugordo NM OBOE/ENG LISH HORN - TROMEONE SrA Jo/icc L. tVa.tLer. Lincoln NE `MSgt Thomas O'Connor, Champaign IL ".1 SM Nancy A. Armuld, Highland IN SSgs William I. South, Betblehen, tA BASSOON SSg, Gregory P. Werner, Loin: Mary's PA AICAm bet L Fere:,iz. Winsion-Sajen, NC SrA Craig A. LeDoux, Cannel IN USgs Joints J. t-r usak, Parson OH EUPHONIUM E*FLA T CLARINET SMSgs Charles R. Hors-is, Jacksonville FL SSgv Alc,on A. C/iri:.;;iofuti. Buti::gbrook IL TSgi Burba,a S. Taylor. Kingsport TN B-FLAT CLARINET TUBA SrA Sands a U. I-, coon. `uhinabia SC MSgt Larry F. Whi:comb, Auburn NY A I C Susan B. Kisu::: `nun::, Ru. usc, and VA AIC Philip Burke, Housron iX TSgt Peset 0. Fonnuan. Satan Bathos a CA BASS SA Jennifer U. Ln:,,lel,c:le, iVes:,nwv NJ SSgs Vincent 0. Osbo,n. Woseca MN SrA Allison L. thni gh. Albuquerque NM * USg: Kurt Kurosawa. Lang Beach NY SrA Mary Jasiu.e t,raoker Wav-scns GA A IC Jnin:Jcr S ci. cacti., Wheeling WV .TIMPA NI/PERCUSSION SMSg: James A. Nierescher, Flint MI BASS C L4RINET USgs Janice M. Bcugsson, Phoenix NY PERCUSSION SAXC,11101.1E SMSgs Joseph K. Toy/or, Jr., Washington NC SSg: Michael P. U acrshalt Aberdeen MD SMS3I Elcain A. Hughes. Jr. Menfolk VA SrA GregotyS. L.4.fffey. Rich,nocoi VA AICAnihony R. Detuzia. Hampton VA SSgt Joseph A. 0::. Lombard IL A IC Reid Swc Ad/lI, Ft La uderdale Fl Scot: Ut,:., `cv hi, A::i.i a: VA PiANO LU MNET Sgb Philip B. Cuilloutne, Flu: race XI IN CONCERT 5, A Joints J. Z..ic::gasa. hiculis on WI VOCALIST SSgt Peter L Air//ga, West Babylon NY MSi Terry R. Taylor, We,: Ccc rum CA SS David R. Tay:lun Jr., Milwaukee WI Retired Air Force Musicians' Reunion SrA Ke:ryA. .Moffis. Flint MI ARRANGER lSgt A/do K. Forte, tIun:crille AL 1K IL/tMPET TSgt Al Newman. Brwtlysi NY Thursday, August 25, 1994 SrA Phitl:ppe V R,c.a/kccs. Chesapeak.e VA SrA Daci, T. Blur, Wheeling WV AUDIO TECHNICIAN SSgt Ray Lnndun. Decatur IL 6:00 p.m.

Inc/ira its Pica:' i,,at Ilcm ye. ACC Band History

1 OCT41 - Constituted Air Fore Baud, Barksdalc Field. Shievepori, LA; one of the original 59 Air Force Bands created by order of the Secretary of War. Assigned In *fliird Air Force. Original `adre to consist of I Slafi Sergeant, I Scrgeant, I Corporal, and I Pfc. `liic source unit for the initial cadre was to come from the 12th Infantry livision, Fort Dix, NJ. 10 AUG 42 Redesignated 64th Army Air Forces Baud 27 IEC 43 Redesignated 564th Arn,v Rand Esteemed Guests, 26 FEB 44 Rnk'sign:iled 564th Army Air Forcek Band 1OCT44. A ssigiicd to Ill Bomber Corn ma nd The men and women of lie ACC 24 AUG 45 Assigned to Fbi tI Air Force Heritage of America Band take great pleasure in welcoming you to IEC the 1994 Retired Air Force Musicians' Reunion and to otir concert. 45 l'ersc,niiel reduced to iii ne men We are par icularly honored to have this opportunity to prforrn for 12 JAN 46 and moved to l3ro iks he Id. TX you, our CC Ileagues and mentors. 21 MAR46 Assigned to The tic a I Air Coot iii and i'AC 28 MAR46 Assigned to Ninili Air Force Tonigh: we feature music representative of a performance tra 24-29 JUN 46 13 and moved In I a ng Icy Field, VA later Lang icy Air dition conc cived and developed by John Philip Sousa. Selections Force lasc on our prc Qram range from the classics to the contemporary by composers who have made our industry. is out I JAN47 Assigned directly In TAO. attached to 300 AAF Base their mark in This Unit for suppor music; it is music that moves the soul. To solidify this evening of music making, two of this band's former commanders, Colonel 26SEP47 Redesignated 5641hz Air Force Band Antald D. labriel USAF Ret. and Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. 25 AG 48 Authorized strength: I CWO l3andleacler and 34 enlisted Thurston JSAF Ret., will he featured guest conductors. B nods men MAR50 Several Bandsmen attend the USAF Bandsiiian School Thanks to your work and vision, United States Air Force Bands at Boiling AFB. DC are viewed as the musical standard for quality performance. It is SEP 53-FEB 54 Temporary authorization of two CWO's and 48 enlisted through your efforts we that enjoy today's success and celebrate our OCT53 Began to produce local television show "The Langley rich musical heritage. Relax and enjoy your time with colleagues Afl Hit Parade" and tiiend We welcome you. 1 JUL64 Authorization for I officer and 44 bnlisted DEC 65 Began radio programs for use by local stations 1JUL70 Assigned to TAC, final change to command level 15DEC89 Redesignated 564t1z Tactical Air Couunnand Band 1OCT91 Redesignated Tactical Air Gommond Rand WELL E. G AHAM, Lt Col, USAF Commander/Conductor -i 1JUN91 Reassigned from Tactical Air Command to Air Combat Command and redesignated ACC Heritage ofAmerica Band Former Commanders/Band Leaders* Selections

Major James K. Berry - 1943 Tidewater Festival Overture Robert Washbuni `OJG Robert B. Kay - 1943-1945 CWO Beckham Glyan A. - 1945 WOJG Wilbur H. Léadbitter - 1945-1946 The Patriots Clift4on Williams

Captain Robert M. Bussel - 1946 / 1st Lieutenant Gordon V. Johnson - 1946 Rhapsody for Flugelborn and Symphonic Band Sainniy Nestico Captain George B. Schold, Jr. - 1946 SrA Jwnes J. Zingara, Soloist CWO Edwin H. Sanford - 1946-1947

CWO Elmer Reade - 1947-1950

CWO Clyde C. Owens - 1950-1951 Symphony on Themes of John Philip Sousa In-a Hearshen II. Largamente; alter The Thunderer 1st Lieutenant David H. Peery - 1951-1952

1st Leiutenant Gilbert W. Shrauger - 1952 ¼ 1st Lieutenant Henry 0. Sellers, Jr. - 1952 Flight Claude T. Smith

CWO Adam B. Shadier, Jr. - 1952-1954 Colonel Arnold V. Gabriel USAF Ret.. Conductor

Major Walter V. Halsey** acting - 1954-1955 Libell** Major Robert SY. acting - 1955-1956 American Celebration Greg'oryPascurñ 1st Lieutenant Arnald 0. Gabriel - 1956-1959

CWO Eldridge G. Bunton, Jr. - 1959-1960

CWO Eugene A. Dieter - 1960 Polka and Fugije fluin "Schwanda" Jaromir Weiberger Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Thurswn USAF Ret., Condwctor Captain Carl %V. Costenbader - 1960-1964

CWO Eugene A. Dieter . 1964-1965

CWO Julius Sanger - 1965-1967 The Last Days of Pompeii John Philip Sousa

Major Richard E. Thurston - 1967-1969 I. "In the House of Burbo and Stratonice"

Major Edward D'Alfonso - 1969-1974 II. "Nydia the Blind Girl" Ill. "The Destruction Pompeii Captain Ronald V. Carl - 1974-1978 of and Nydia's Death" Captain David W. Rackley -1978-1981 Captain Richard A. Shelton- 1981-1984 Musk from Szék G.ulyás Liszi This list reflects rank upon ussumption of command. *Smese commanders were assigned to the band as an additional duty. SSgt Donald S. Bruno was assigned the musical responsibilities There's . . as Bandleader. No Business Like Show Business .. Irving Berliin/Heanhen I Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel USAF Ret. Lieutenhnt Colonel Richard E. Thurston USAF Ret, colonel Arnalt:l 9. Gabriel retired From the United States Air Force in 1985 loilowing a distinguished 30 year career. at which time he was awarded. an unprecedented third Legion of Men; for his service to the L'SAF and contributions Richard E. Thurston is currently a consultant to Southern Mtisic Com to music education throughout the United $tates. The youngest êonductor to assume pany of San Antonio, Texas, one of the woild's largest sheet music dealers leadershp of one of our countrys premiere military bands, he served as Corn and publishers. He retired as Assistant Director of Publications on mander/Lonductor of the international' renown US Air Forced Band. Symphony September 1, 1993. Prior to coining to San Antonio, Thurstoii lived in Orchestra, and Singinc Sergeants from 1964 to 1985 and. In February 1990. was named the first Conductor Emeritus of the USAF Band during a special concert at Oklahoma City, where he served as Dean of the School of Music and DAR Constitution Hall iii Washin2ton, D.C. One of the world's most widely Performing Arts at Oklahoma City University and as crnuluctor oF traveled conductors, he has directed orchestras and hands in all 50 of the United chmmunity orchestras and a community concert band. .States and in 4tr countries ii otind the globe. Before joining the faculty of Oklahoma City University, Tiititston was Serving as a combat machine gunner with the United States Arm c famed 29th Director of Bands, Adjunct Professor of Music, and AssocEate Dean of Infantry Division in Europe durin2 World War II. Gabriel was awarded the Bronze the School of at Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman's Badge. and the French Croix Music Yale University. tie Guerre. ` Fo'lkiwint his separation in 1946, lie received a Bacheloi `F Science degree and Master ol Science degree in music education from Ithaca College. In A native of Oklahonia, Thurston attended the University `-1 Michigan, May 1989, his alma mater conferred upon Gabriel an honorary Doctor of Music where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees iii music theory and degree. Gabriel is listed n the Inferno tso,sri / tV/u, `,c %Vl:o in Music 7th edit ion. served as assistant conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra and the Plymouth Michigan Symphony Orchestra. He then entered the Fehi nary U.S. In I 9' 2, G abi el was inducted into the Na: unto! Band A.c.wuhiiu'n liii!! Air Force and served five years as a navigator on transport ai rcralt before Fwne of 1_list ii ii is/ted fits fir! Co,i rho!, n_s, the you a gest md tic tee to ia ``e received tins honor. -. joining the Air Force band program. As a band officer lie commanded and conducted bands in Washington D.C.. Texas, Hawaii and Virginia. Among the lit.i ndreds of major orchestras and hands he has conducted are the From 199 to 1975 he was commander and conductor of the U;S, Air NI inneapohs, Pittsburgh. San Antonio. Memphis, Florida, Glendale California. Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs. During this period he was York and Will arnsport Pennsylvania. Green Bay Visconsin and Fairfax Vir elected to membership in the prestigious American Bandm asters Asso ginia Syiiiph--ny Orchestras, tfie Carahiniere Band and the Air ?o.rce Band Italy. ciation, where lie has served as Secretary-Treasurer since 1988. The the Band of t ]ie RoYal Netherlands NI arines, the Royal Hellenic Band IA thetis. Gicece. the S aff Music Coi;,s Bonn, West Germany, the National Band of the 2climax of his military career caine in 1975, when he assumed command Canadian Forces Ottawa, and the Ganiagori 13 and and the Tokyo Kosei Wind of the U.S. Armed Forces Bicentennial Band amid Chorus,a 130 member Orchestra Ja ran. joint service organization. In this post he conducted concerts in 45 states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In earlier tours His professional honors include the first Citation of Excellence awarded by the he appeared as conductor in Australia, New Zealand and the Azores. In National Band Association, the Mid-West National Band and Orchestra Chnic S 1980 he retired as a lieutenant cblonel after a Final tour of duty as Chief /963 Go/c! Medal of Honor and 1973 Disthi8uislied Service to Music Award, the of Bands and Music, U.S. Air Force. rarely presented Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Citation for "significant contn hutions to mtiic in America". and the Distinguished Service to Music An-aid horn Kappa Kappa Psi. the national band fraternits. while the Danish C,ocs `t 5: Gte't'c While on active dtity, Thurston earned a Ph. D. in niusicolt igy Fiom he can be cotitlier I u'n his numerous military decorations. University of Texas at Austin. Throughout his career lie has niainutined an active schedule as guest conductor, clinician and adjtmdi cator, and is Gabriel continues to receive invitations to appear as a uest conductor and clinician also noted as an arranger Of music for hand, orchestra. and `. arious solo's at major state. `egional. and university music festivals across the countr . as swell and-ensembles, with more than fifty publications to his credit. as to conduct outstanding school, college, municipal, and military hands and professional orchestras around the world. Recently retired as Chairman of th Department o Music at George Mason University in Fatrfak,Virginia. he remains / on the facultw as Professor of Music and Conductor of the GMU Symphony Orchestra. He is Conductor and Music Director of the McLean Virginizh Orches tra -

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TOURS NESTICO AWARD its been a long time coming but the band is The "Call for Compositions" for the first doing on a 15 day tour in Japan starting annual Sammy Nestico Award has generated RECENT EVENTS October 24. The tour is being co-sponsored a good number of entries. Our own Mike On August 26 the Note performed for the by the Japanese chapter of the ` Crony and Sammy Nestico will pick the Retired Air Force Musicians Reunion in Birthplace Society." TheAirmen ofNote has winner and present the award at the IAJE Williamsburg, Virginia. The event was or been performing for the Birthplace Society convention in Anaheim, California in early ganized by Airmen of Note alumnus Eddie Festival in Clarinda, Iowa Glenn's birth January, 1995. O'Alfonso. Many of the Note's alumni were place for the last several years now. Next in attendance including Tommy Newsom spring the Note is off on a three week tour of GUEST ARTISTS and former directors: Fred Kepner, Sammy the United States as part of The U.S. Air Our 1994 Jazz Heritage Series ended this Nestico, Bob Bunton, Gene Egge. Dave Force Band's recreation of Glenn Miller's year with Nick Brignola's performance at Napier and Dave Steinmeyer. Sammy gave AAF orchestra. The tour will begin in Day the Baird Auditorium. Nick is one of the the band a heartfelt introduction for what ton, Ohio and end in San Francisco, Califor premiere virtuosos on ban-sax and his turned out to be a memorable evening. Its nia. The Ml itinerary will be in the next performance was true to form. Our next always a treat for us when the alumni get newsletter. series began on October II, 1994 at the together. There's always a good Airmen of George Mason Concert Hall. Our guest artist Note story from years gone by. The next MILLER CD was trumpeterAllen Vinutti along with Col. reunion is scheduled for New Orleans in Manyofyou may rememberourGlenn Miller Arnald 0. Gabriel USAF Ret. conducting 1996. album released back in 1982 titled "The Glenn the George Mason Symphony Orchestra. The Joining us this summer were Chris Vadala t Miller Tradition." Because of its immense next scheduled concert in the series will be the Capitol steps and Stanley Turrentine at popularity we have decided to reissue the on March 3, 1995 at the George Mason the Henidon JazzFestival. Many of our local album once more. In keeping with current Concert Hall with a guest artist to be named fans may remember Stanley's performance in technology and with respect to radio station later. our 1992 Jazz Heritage Series. Its always a standards, the album will be on CD only. In treat to play with the fabulous "Mr. T." this latest project the original recording was BACK TO THE BEACH On September 13 the Airmen of Note per digitally remastered, and four new arrange On October Ii the band performed with Bob formed at the annual Air Force Association ments were added to the existing fourteen Hope. Miss USA and Wayne Newton for Convention in Washington. D.C. The Note, selections. The four new arrangements were the biannual fund raiser in Ft. Walton Beach, along with selected members of the Strolling recorded in The 11.5. Air Force Band studio Florida, The event was sponsored by the Strings. Singingsergeants and Concert Band, and mixed at Bias recording studio. Person Air Force Assistance Fund Agency and all presented a show stopping tribute to Glenn nel and credits from both the 1982 and 1994 proceeds wentto the Air Force Enlisted Men's Miller's AAF orchestra. Also featured was projects are included in the liner notes. With Widows and Dependents Home. Bobbie McCleary, the Note's vocalist for the completion of the new artwork and cover over ten years. This performance was a design the album should be released in sev preview of what is to be the format for the eral months. BACK TO THE FUTURE spring tour in 1995. 24 Nov ,. ..Macy'sParade AON MAILING LIST New York NY OBITUARY If you know of anyone else who would like IS Dec ....Remembering Glenn Miller We regret to inform our readers that Lt. Col. to be on the Airmen of Note's mailing list, Constitution Hall. Washington. DC Edward fl'Alfonso LISAF Ret., passed away please have them send their name and address 12-14 Jan...jntAssocofjanEduIAJE on September 27, 1994 at the age of 63. Ed to: Anaheim. CA had just recently organized the Retired Air ATTN MSgt Dudley Hinote 20-21 Jan JanFestival Force Musicians Reunion in Williamsburg, USAF BAND BABN IJutchinson, KS Virginia. Ed retired as a musician/teacher 23 MILL ST SUITE S 30-3? Mar Mobile Jazz Festival BOLLING Afl DC 20332-5401 after 20 years in the Air Force. He played Mobile, AL 202 767-1756 French Horn on the Airmen ofNote between 22-23 Apr PensacolaJazzFestival 1954 and 1955 and retired from the Air Force For information regarding booking inquiries Pensacola. FL as commander/conductor of the TAC Band, call MSgt Craig Gentsch at: 8-29 May Glenn Miller Tour Langley Air Force Base. 202 767-4582. TEA THE BAND OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCES IN EUROPE

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Lieutenant Colonel Roger W. Sebby - Commander/Conductor

First Lieutenant John P. Graulty - Deputy Commander/Assistant Conductor

The members of the Band of the United States Afr Forces in Europe are "America's Musical Ambassadors". Based at Einsiedlerhof Air Station in Germany, these 60 musicians represent the United States and its Air Force in over 38 countries across Europe, Scandinavia, Asia and Africa. The USAFE Band is composed of several performing groups. These include: the Concert Band, the Ambassadors jazz ensemble, Galary popular music ensemble, the Ceremonial BanS Wings of Dixie, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet, and several protocol combos. Each of these groups travel extensively, performing more than 500 concerts each year for both civilian and militazy audiences. The combined repertoire of the USAFE Band ranges from classical music to latin thythms; show tunes to modern jazz, rock and pop; and of course the traditional big band sound. In addition to performing for more than 1.2 million people in live concerts each year, the USAFE Band can be heard on radio and television broadcasts bringing the music of America to millions of people across the globe. Recently awarded the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, the band was recognized for exceptionally meritorious service by the Secretary of the Air Force. Previous official recognition includes six Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards. The band earned these awards by maintaining exceptionally high professional performance standards in its role as American ambassadors of goodwill. As "America's Musical Ambassadors", the members of The Band of the United States Air Forces in Europe use the "international language of music" to foster friendship wherever they perform. TH E BAND OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCES IN EUROPE Unit 3315 -APO At 09094-5000 im e 4 ica `s SudicaI d1mtqz4ado* Kim A. Rodriguez Phone: 011-49-631-536-6663 Fax: 011-49-631-52491

Clinton in Harmony with Air Force Band While military members look to the president as' commander in chief, members of the Band of the United States Air Forces in Europe can also look to him as a fellow musician. This summer President Clinton's trip to the Baltics and Europe brought him to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. There he spoke to some 8000 members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community and soloed with the USAFE Band.

Following his speech, Clinton mingled with the audience, shaking hands with as many guests as time would allow. While greeting the audience, he stopped to enjoy the performance of the USAFE Band.

Aware of the president's particular musical interest, and hoping for an impromptu performance, the band had prepared for the occasion. Staff Sergeant John A. Fritz brought along an extra tenor saxophone. Master Sergeant Peter J. Sandberg prepared a copy of the solo part. As Clinton listened, band commander Lieutenant Colonel Roger W. Sebby seized the unique opportunity and invited the president to sit in. Accepting the instrument from Fritz, and to the delight of the musicians, the president sat down and played "Night Train."

Following the performance Clinton, with a big smile on his face, autographed the sheet music. Departing, he shook hands with band members and thanked them for the chance to share in the gift of music. Upper President Bill Clinton stops to enjoy the sounds of Staff Sergeant Jack Ryder's saxophone.

Lower President Bill Clinton sits in with the U$AFE Concert Band

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