It is being sponsored by the Mesquite Arts Council.

Although the concert is free, tickets are required as there is limited seating.

They can be picked up at the Mesquite Community Theater Box Office. Hours for the box office are Thursdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

The concert will focus on a variety of styles, from traditional wind ensemble repertoire, patriotic music, marches and performances by soloists.

The band will be led by Major Michael Mench, Commander of the Band of the Golden West.

The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is stationed at Travis Air Force Base in California.

As the only remaining active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, its geographic area of responsibility includes Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho and California.

The Band of the Golden West has performed for gubernatorial inaugurations and presidential visits, with guest artists such as Toni Tennille, Marvin Stamm, and Bob Hope, and for the fans of the Oakland A’s, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Raiders, and the San Francisco 49ers.

The band has been seen and heard by thousands in performances throughout its touring region.

It has performed for listeners, both in person and over the airwaves via its wide variety of recordings, and has reached millions of listeners and inspired enthusiastic critical acclaim as one of America’s premier musical organizations.

The Concert Band is the largest performing ensemble with the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West and is comprised of 37 musicians.

For more information please call 346-ARTS.