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| U.S. Army Field Band Concert In Laconia, N.H. The U.S. Army Field Band will honor and recognize the efforts of Soldier heroes in the community for service in Iraq and Afghanistan during a special concert in Laconia, NH. Local Soldier Staff Sergeant Brian Wildes will be honored for his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The concert will be performed Saturday, Oct. 28, by the Jazz Ambassadors, the Field Band's premier touring jazz ensemble. This concert marks the 18th performance of the Jazz Ambassadors' 2006 fall concert tour. The U.S. Army Field Band acts as the Army's "Musical Ambassadors" and is the Army's premier touring musical ensemble. Since its organization in 1946, the Field Band has performed for more than 100 million audience members, forging connections with the American people in a unique and personal way. These Field Band concerts provide the Army the opportunity to reach out to civilian communities and to show its appreciation to the American public. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |