A Medley of America's Patriotic Songs-Commissioned by the USAF Band of Flight Lt. Col. Alan Sierichs – conductor; Dedicated to the composer's father-in-law Paul Roush (USAF)Includes: Yankee Doodle; Semper Fidelis; Chester; To the Colors;Columbia the Gem of the Ocean; America the Beautiful; You're a Grand Old Flag; America (My Country 'Tis of Thee).

Paying tribute to the storied F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter (known to pilots as the ?Viper? and flown by the USAF Thunderbirds) this unique and fresh-sounding overture from Jay Bocook is characterized by bold harmonies and driving rhythmic patterns. The opening slow section sets a mood of anticipation with dark sonorities and brief solos followed by the fast section which contrasts a striking…

From the striking opening chords to the blazing woodwind passages and dynamic brass and percussion writing you are in for a special treat with this powerful concert opener by acclaimed composer Kenneth Fuchs. Commissioned by theUSAF Academy Band Colorado Springs CO this is certain to become in important addition to the repertoire for winds. Dur: 5:30

Jennifer and Michael Watts are a husband-and-wife team active in the music industry in Southern California. Jennifer holds a BA in Music Theory degree from California State University ? Chico and maintains a full pianostudio. A classically trained jazz pianist her teachers have included Terry Trotter and Julien Musafia. Mike is a multi-talented studio musician working mainly in the motion picture…