The National Band Association is excited to offer the opportunity to observe performances and rehearsals at the upcoming Young Composer and Young Conductor Mentor Project involving the United States Air Force Band under the direction of Col. Larry Lang.
Mentors
Paula Crider, Larry Lang, Anthony Maiello, Andrew Boysen, Mark Camphouse, Timothy Mahr
Rehearsal and Performance Live Stream
Tune in to the LIVE STREAM of rehearsals and performances available to you:
June 14 rehearsal 1-3:30pm EST – young conductors conduct young composer’s works with the USAF band and receive instruction from mentors
https://youtu.be/GsUeLsUjh0s
June 15 rehearsal 1-3:30pm EST – young conductors conduct young composer’s works with the USAF band and receive instruction from mentors
https://youtu.be/j6SVIKTJzbk
June 15 Concert 5:30pm EST –
https://youtu.be/KopbuUAy-MI
Rehearsal and Concert Observation
Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Maryland (close to Reagan International Airport in suburban Washington DC)
Observation Opportunities:
- June 13 rehearsal 1-3:30pm EST
- June 14 rehearsal1-3:30pm EST
- June 15 rehearsal1-3:30pm EST
- June 15 Concert 5:30pm EST
- June 16 rehearsal 10am -12:30pm EST – conducting mentees rehearse USAF Band on Lincolnshire Posy; conducting mentors rehearse the composer mentor’s music with the USAF Band
Reservations:
Please send an email to NBA President Scott Casagrande at scott.casagrand@d214.org indicating the day(s) and time(s) you would like to observe. There will be a few security processes necessary to fulfill after the reservation is received. Please include the following info in your reservation email request: Last Name, First Name, MI, Date of Birth, Gender, DL Number, State of Issue, Expiration Date. This info must be shared exactly as it is indicated on your ID.
Reservation deadline: your reservation email request must be received before 6pm EST on TUESDAY, MAY 30.
Restrictions: All observers must be over 18 years of age.