Air Force Band of Liberty Recordings

Compact Disc Recordings

The United States Air Force Band of Liberty’s compact disc recordings are approved by the Department of the Air Force for use in public service broadcasting, recruiting, educational activities, troop morale and retention. The Band’s CDs are not for sale, but are distributed to radio stations, public libraries and educational institutions throughout New England, New Jersey and New York.

If you are a librarian, educator or public service broadcaster, we would be delighted to send you a collection of recordings by the United States Air Force Band of Liberty. We only ask that you place them in your organization’s permanent holdings so that all in your community may enjoy them for years to come. Please mail or fax a request on your official organizational letterhead to:

United States Air Force Band of Liberty
Media Relations
25 Chennault St
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
Fax 781-377-7902

Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery.

Because our recordings are produced in limited quantities, we are not able to honor requests for copies from individuals wanting them for their personal collection. Instead, we ask that you borrow the compact disc of your choice from your local public library. If your library’s collection does not contain recordings by the United States Air Force Band of Liberty, simply ask the librarian to request them from us. We will send a collection to be included in the library’s holdings. By requesting Air Force Band recordings through your local library, you can help make our music available to everyone in your community.

Online Music

The United States Air Force Band of Liberty is proud to include recorded music on its website. Music files are created in MP3 format and may be played on a wide variety of free MP3 players for both Windows and Macintosh platforms.

	The Most Wonderful Time The Band of Liberty’s latest recording, released in November of 2006, presents a delightful program of holiday season favorites. The album was distributed to Hanscom personnel deployed worldwide during the holidays.
MP3 Files* 1. Fanfare on Deck the Halls (1.3 MB) Traditional/arranged by Richard Klein 2. Gesù Bambino/O Holy Night (4.31 MB) Pietro Yon/arr. by Frederick Martens; Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure/arr.   by John Wasson Soloist: Ms. Krista Beth Donough, soprano 3. Celtic Carol (4.25 MB) Setting by Robert W. Smith Soloists: MSgt Steve Rose, SSgt Scott Drewes, percussion; SrA Andy Tucker,   xylophone; MSgt Jeff Bowell, pennywhistle 4. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (4.64 MB) Johann Sebastian Bach/arr. by MSgt Aldo Forte, USAF Heritage of America   Band, Langley AFB VA Conductor: SSgt Rafael Toro-Quiñones Soloists: CMSgt (ret) Chris Edris, Ms. Krista Beth Donough, vocals
	Rock Rhythm & Blue This project by Afterburner, released in July of 2005, features the versatility and artistry of the Band of Liberty’s popular music combo.
	Ain’t Nothin’ Nu Released in December of 2004, this CD offers a diverse mix of big band jazz charts by the Ambassadors.
MP3 Files* 1. The Ride To Hundred Islands (7.97 MB) SSgt Phil Whittall Soloists: SSgt Jon Linker, trumpet—TSgt Milt Barney, soprano sax 2. Late Night Snack (5.53 MB) SSgt Ashley Harding Soloist: SSgt Gary Noel, guitar 3. Armando’s Big Band (5.37 MB) MSgt Allen Wittig Soloists: SrA Mark Weissman, tenor sax—MSgt Steve Rose, drums
	New England Holidays Released in December of 2003, New England Holidays features many of the Band’s musical components performing traditional and contemporary holiday favorites.
MP3 Files* 1. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (2.49 MB) Traditional/arr. by Brent Beech 2. Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect (14.28 MB) CMSgt (ret) Thomas R. Watts/narration by Richard H. Schneider 3. Toyland (6.6 MB) Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough/arr. by SSgt Phil Whittall
	Salute to the American Spirit The United States Air Force Band of Liberty salutes the indomitable spirit of the American people. In the wake of the tragedies of September 11, 2001, our nation has experienced a resurgence of pride and patriotism, and the emergence of a new kind of hero. We present this tribute to the victims and heroes with honor and pride.
MP3 Files* 1. Fantasia in G (5.43 MB) Timothy Mahr 2. America Is (3.9 MB) Hal David/Joe Raposo/arr. SMSgt (ret) Nick Zaricki 3. When You Believe (4.85 MB) Stephen Schwartz/Kenneth B. Edmonds/arr. SSgt Phil Whittall 4. Let Freedom Ring (4.44 MB) Manilow/Sussman/Feldman/arr. SMSgt Zaricki 5. George Washington Bicentennial March (4.18 MB) John Philip Sousa
	Hail to the Spirit of Liberty This album, recorded in June 1995, is a diverse collection of marches, patriotic selections from the World War II era and timeless compositions from the concert band repertoire.
MP3 Files* 1. Hail to the Spirit of Liberty (3.85 MB) Sousa/Hunsberger 2. The Chimes of Liberty (3.7 MB) E. F. Goldman 3. The House I Live In (3.18 MB) Allan & Robinson/Bauer

*Please Note: We regret that not all selections from our compact discs are available for download. At this time we can offer only selections already in the Public Domain, or those by composers/arrangers who have provided their consent.