Air Force Band of the Golden West performs free patriotic concerts Published Oct. 5, 2007 Nellis Public Affairs NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A prestigious Air Force concert band will perform several free concerts throughout Southern Nevada this month. The public is encouraged and welcome to attend. The 47 members of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West concert band will feature overtures, marches, instrumental soloists and vocalists. Expect patriotic music, of course! Major R. Michael Mench is the commander and conductor. The "Boston Brass," a world renowned brass ensemble, will perform as guest artists with the concert band at the Las Vegas and Henderson concerts only. The "Boston Brass" repertoire includes pieces from classical harmony to burning jazz standards. The band is from Travis Air Force Base in northern California, and they dedicate their concert to members of the community in gratitude for their support of the United States Air Force. Concert dates are: University of Las Vegas, Ham Auditorium, Las Vegas; Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Free tickets can be obtained at the UNLV ticket office at (702)895-2787. Henderson Events Plaza, Henderson Nev.; Oct. 18, 7 p.m.; no ticket required; outdoor concert. Lorenzi Park, Las Vegas, at the Sammy Davis Jr. Plaza, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m..; no ticket required; outdoor concert. Virgin Valley High School, Mesquite, Nev., Oct. 20, 7 p.m.; no ticket required. Boulder City, Nev., Veterans Memorial Park, Oct. 21, 1 p.m; no ticket required.
