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Show Air Force Band Will Perform at County Courthouse In Provo July 27 The renowned United States Air Force Band will perform for the general public Wednesday, July 27, at 12:00 noon at the Utah County Courthouse grounds, 51 South University Avenue, Provo. The performance is sponsored by the Utah County Commission and the Provo City Commission. The Air Force Band of the Southwest, is from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This 40 piece band has gained fame while performing for thousands of delighted audiences in Arizona, California, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Old Mexico. In Addition to military bases in the Southwest area, this outstanding unit is constantly in demand from communities surrounding these bases. Audiences have ranged from small children to the President of the United States. Dressed in their distinctive uniforms and playing with unique military precision, the band leads patriotic, community com-munity celebration, and rodeo parades throughout the great Southwest. Hundreds of letters of appreciation and trophies attest to the success of this Air Force band. One highly prized Certificate of Appreciation came from President Ford. The commander and conductor of the Air Force Band of the Southwest is Captain Charles M. Pettijohn, The drum major is Master Sergeant John M. Lopez. |