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NEWS | Feb. 26, 2018

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionist Michael Burritt

By Airman Michael S. Murphy 11th Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.  –  

The U.S. Air Force Concert Band, alongside featured artist percussionist Michael Burritt, performed during the Guest Artist Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. Multiple U.S. Air Force Band percussionists have studied under Burritt. The series is a community outreach program that honors veterans, active service members and their families.  

 

Guest Artist Michael Burritt performs with USAF Concert Band
SLIDESHOW | 7 images | Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionis Percussionist Michael Burritt plays the vibraphone with the U.S. Air Force Concert Band during a Guest Artist Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. Burritt is a world renowned percussionist, having performed in four continents and nearly 40 states. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)
Guest Artist Michael Burritt performs with USAF Concert Band

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionis

Percussionist Michael Burritt plays the vibraphone with the U.S. Air Force Concert Band during a Guest Artist Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. Burritt is a world renowned percussionist, having performed in four continents and nearly 40 states. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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Percussionist Michael Burritt performs with USAF Concert Band

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionis

The U.S. Air Force Concert Band performs during a Guest Artist Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. The event featured percussionist Michael Burritt. Multiple U.S. Air Force Band percussionists have studied under Burritt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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USAF Concert Band harpist tunes harp

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionis

Tech. Sgt. Gréta K. Ásgeirsson, U.S. Air Force Band harpist, tunes her instrument before the Guest Artist Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. The series is a community outreach program that honors veterans, active service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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Doyle directs the band

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionis

Capt. Dustin M. Doyle, U.S. Air Force Band director of operations, leads the band during a Guest Artist Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. The band played classical pieces, as well as original pieces written by percussionist Michael Burritt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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USAF Concert Band members perform in Guest Artist Series

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionis

U.S. Air Force Concert Band members perform during the Guest Artist Series at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. The series is an opportunity for band members to show the level of proficiency they have on their instrument by playing with a guest artist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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Instruments on display

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionis

Crotales are shown on stage during the U.S. Air Force Band Guest Artist Series at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. Crotales are small discs that produce bell-like sounds when played. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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Concert goers applaud USAF Band and Michael Burritt

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionis

Guest Artist Series concert attendees applaud the U.S Air Force Band and Michael Burritt, guest artist, after a performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. The series showcased the level of proficiency of the band alongside well known guest artists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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