You can attend any of the upcoming FREE concerts by the Midwest Winds Quintet, a group from the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America. The ensemble will be live in concert September 16-20. There are no tickets required—just come early and grab a seat when doors open at each venue.
The Midwest Winds Quintet was recently featured in the Band of Mid-America’s 2021 “Spirit of the Season” holiday television program, which aired on over 30 TV stations across the Midwest.
Based at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, this quintet performs a mix of traditional, classical, and jazz music to inspire and entertain both military and civilian audiences. With special programming for all listeners, their performances are perfect for a date night, a evening out with the family or an enjoyable concert with your friends.
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Monday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Midwest Winds Quintet of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America
Cheboygan Opera House, Cheboygan
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Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m.
Midwest Winds Quintet of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America
St. Ignace Public Library, St. Ignace
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Thursday, September 19 at 4 p.m.
Midwest Winds Quintet of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America
Ste. Anne Catholic Church, Mackinac Island
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Friday, September 20 at 4 p.m.
Midwest Winds Quintet of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America
Sault Area Art Center, Sault Ste. Marie
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Admission to these performances is completely free and open to everyone — no tickets needed! These family-friendly events are perfect for all ages.
The members of the quintet are:
Airman 1st Class Max Lin, flute
Staff Sergeant Claire Workinger, oboe
Technical Sergeant-Select Alaina Shaw, clarinet
Airman 1st Class Adam Julian, French horn
Airman 1st Class Daniel St. John, bassoon
About the USAF Band of Mid-America
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America is the principal musical ambassador of Headquarters Air Mobility Command. These talented Air Force musicians have had the distinction of performing for Pope John Paul II, former presidents George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter, the Queen of the Netherlands, and hundreds of other U.S. and foreign leaders. The band performs free civic outreach and recruiting concerts for audiences throughout the Midwest, playing more than 400 engagements each year.
Each year, band members perform live for hundreds of thousands of people, and for millions more on television and radio broadcasts. Whether performing for a head of state, before a capacity crowd in its 10-state touring region, or for our troops at home or abroad, the USAF Band of Mid-America reflects the heritage and pride of our great nation and the United States Air Force.
