Name: The USAF Academy Band presents: "The Spirit of America" in Vernon, CT
Start: 2025-04-08T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-08T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Rockville High School

The USAF Academy Band presents: "The Spirit of America" in Vernon, CT

The USAF Academy Band will present “The Spirit of America,” a free concert held at Rockville High School Auditorium in Vernon, CT.
About this Event

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will present “The Spirit of America,” a free concert held at Rockville High School Auditorium in Vernon, CT on Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00pm. 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 jazz, pop, classical, country, and more. Two Connecticut natives are current members of the Concert Band and will be returning to their home state to perform on this concert: TSgt Gabe Petkaitis (West Hartford) and TSgt Mike Coletti (Fairfield). This concert is free and open to the public. Tickets are suggested, however patrons without tickets will be seated in any available seat 15 minutes before showtime. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

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.

The United States Air Force Academy Band appears on behalf of Lieutenant General Tony Bauernfeind, Superintendent, the United States Air Force Academy. We 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.