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Air Force Band Celebrates Fourth of July in Black Hills

USAF Acedemy Band

Along with colorful fireworks, the Fourth of July is also celebrated with music. Audiences in the Black Hills have the opportunity to hear a variety of sounds with concerts by performing units from theUnited States Air Force Academy Band.

The Falconaires Jazz band is in concert this evening at Crazy Horse Memorial. The Falconaires and Concert Band perform Thursday evening at Mount Rushmore.  Those two bands and other units perform Friday afternoon through evening at Main Street Square in Rapid City.

United States Air Force Master Sergeant is tour director for the USAF Academy Band. He joined Dakota Midday and discussed the band's history and Black Hills concerts. You can find schedule detailshere.