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Commonly referred to as "America's International Musical Ambassadors", The United States Air Force Band consists of eight different performing groups. The largest of these, the Concert Band, proudly shares America's rich history with audiences all over the world. The United States Air Force Concert Band has a broad repertoire that includes orchestral transcriptions, original works for band, and patriotic music. Aspire showcases the diverse chamber music that the Concert Band plays for thousands of people each year. This recording captures every ounce of professionalism, commitment, cooperation, and attention to detail characteristic of the United States Air Force and its bands. This album, commanded and directed by Colonel Dennis M. Layendecker, contains powerful pieces like "Normandy Beach", "Sonata Quartadecima" and "Chorale and Danza". Aspire was created to inspire a commitment to excellence, to emphasize teamwork, and to capture the musical essence of one of the greatest concert bands in the world.