USAF Heritage of America Band

06/25/2026

We’re welcoming some friends from our sister band for our July 4th tour!

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

🎸 Barefoot Country Music Fest 2026 🎸

Full Spectrum has been hitting stages across the North East, and we’re excited to highlight them for the month of June. Be sure to follow to hear more about our fantastic commercial rock ensemble!

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06/17/2026

Congratulations to Staff Sergeant Patrick Lenz on his selection and promotion to the Non-Commissioned Officer tier!

SSgt Lenz joined the band in 2021, hailing from Wisconsin, and prior to enlisting, received his Master’s in composition from Rice University, and held the position of Associate Instructor within the composition department at Jacob’s School of Music at Indiana University.

He has crafted upwards of 100 complete compositions that have been used on missions to amplify strategic communication, fostering further connections by reaching underrepresented areas to honor, inspire, and connect with our communities.

06/14/2026

On June 14th, 1777, the United States adopted the model for the American Flag, originally containing 13 stars, “white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

We want to share something special from our local woodwind group, which has already completed many performances this year in support of America’s 250th anniversary of independence, ensured through the service of your United States Armed Forces.

06/01/2026

Your Heritage of America Band is augmenting a series of summer events to commemorate 250 years of independence! All performances are completely free and open to the public. Further details and performance times are forthcoming, but here are the events where you can catch our concert band on the road 🎶

Welcome America Festival
- July 1st- Philadelphia, PA
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19130

Boston HarborFest
- July 2nd & 3rd- Boston, MA
- 100 Atlantic Ave, Boston MA 02110 (Boston HarborFest)

Purple Heart Parade
- July 4th- East Longmeadow, MA

275th Anniversary Celebration
- July 5th- New Braintree, MA
- 20 Memorial Dr, New Braintree MA 01531

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Senior Airman Daniel Henson on his recent promotion!

SrA Henson serves with the Heritage of America Band as a saxophone player, and is currently the tour manager for the Blue Aces commercial ensemble. He joined the band after receiving his advanced degree from UNT, bringing a wide variety of musical capability to our group. We’re very excited to continue seeing you excel!

05/20/2026

Congratulations to our newest NCO!

We're highlighting Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Daniel Gelman for his work contributing to our musical team, highlighting his role as music director for Heritage Brass, and performance record with the Concert Band, and the Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble. Additionally pictured is CMSgt Foster, and SSgt Gelman's wife, Ashlyn.

Staff Sergeant Gelman was promoted on April 30th, and has served with the Heritage of America Band for the entirety of his military career. We are excited to follow your continued work with the Air Force!

05/16/2026

We want to take this time to acknowledge this year’s Armed Forces Day, and sincerely thank all service members and branches of the United States Military. On this year, we celebrate 250 years of independence, a landmark ensured through military excellence and the daily sacrifice made by every service member. Thank you for your service!

05/16/2026

🎶 VIT 2026 🎸

Weeks of rehearsing paying off! Your United States Air Force Heritage of America Band amplified a busy season by supporting the Virginia International Tattoo!

This year’s Tattoo commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, and featured a wide selection of international talent as a part of the largest military Tattoo in the country. The band supported the King’s Cross Color Squadron, and performed a floor show, featuring SrA Felty, SSgt Mishler, SSgt Hammers, and SrA Dudley. You’ll see our band again attend the Tattoo in 2028!