Chief Master Sgt. William Marr

Chief Master Sgt. William Marr, the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the Concert Band, was the featured instrumental soloist at the VMEA convention, performing Gunther Schuller's "A Tribute to Rudy". Chief Marr hails from Alexandria, Va., and grew up as a student in Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools. More than a dozen other members of the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants grew up attending public schools in "The Old Dominion." (Official US Air Force Photo)

2010 Holiday Concerts in Review

Lt. Col. A. Phillip Waite, commander and conductor of The United States Air Force Band, acknowledges the audience's applause during one of the Band's holiday concerts at DAR Constitution Hall. For this year's performances, the Concert Band, Singing Sergeants, and Ceremonial Brass joined forces to offer over 10,000 attendees "The Best Gift of All." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

Holiday Concerts in Review

Major Scott Guidry conducts the Ceremonial Brass as part of The United States Air Force Band's holiday concerts at DAR Constitution Hall. For this year's holiday performances, the Concert Band, Singing Sergeants, and Ceremonial Brass joined forces to offer over 10,000 attendees "The Best Gift of All." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

Holiday Concerts in Review

Senior Master Sgt. Angela Burns sings "Grown-Up Christmas List" as part of The United States Air Force Band's holiday concerts at DAR Constitution Hall. For this year's holiday performances, the Concert Band, Singing Sergeants, and Ceremonial Brass joined forces to offer over 10,000 attendees "The Best Gift of All." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ruano)

Clinician's Corner: "38 Days"

Tech. Sgt. Jay Heltzer has been a member of The USAF Band since 2004. Sergeant Heltzer received a Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance from Cal State University Northridge in 1994. He then attended Indiana University where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Trombone Performance in 1998. Since arriving to the Washington D.C. area Sergeant Heltzer has performed at the Eastern Trombone Workshop, with the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington Opera and the McLean Symphony.

Clinician's Corner: "38 Days"

This edition of the Clinician’s Corner features Tech. Sgt. Jay Heltzer’s discussion about how to return to playing after a hiatus. Sergeant Heltzer has been a member of The USAF Band since 2004. Sergeant Heltzer received a Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance from Cal State University Northridge in 1994. He then attended Indiana University where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Trombone Performance in 1998. Since arriving to the Washington D.C. area Sergeant Heltzer has performed at the Eastern Trombone Workshop, with the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington Opera and the McLean Symphony.