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The USAF Heartland of America Band will perform a free concert at VSHS on Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 pm.

The concert takes place in the auditorium at the same time as the VSHS boys basketball team regular season finale takes place in the gym. 

The Band is doing a tour of Eastern Iowa and contacted V-S officials to arrange the event. They will also perform in Dyersville, Tipton, Anamosa, Marion and other places in eastern Iowa, concluding their area performances in Vinton.

It has been a long time since VSHS has hosted a military band, says Deb Cummings of the VSHS office. A basketball game has been rescheduled for that same evening, so music and sports fans can see two events they enjoy in one evening.

About the group

The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band is proud to present the WINDS OF FREEDOM. A woodwind ensemble composed of members of the band's larger performing ensembles, the WINDS OF FREEDOM inspires the hearts and minds of military and civilian audiences to increased patriotism. They also share stirring accounts of the bravery and self-sacrifice of our expeditionary Airmen serving around the globe. 

The group's repertoire consists of classical, jazz and standard woodwind quintet music showcasing its musical diversity. At home in large auditoriums or in more intimate chamber concert settings, the WINDS OF FREEDOM takes audiences on a tour of some of the world's most beautiful and exciting music. Each member of the group is a soloist in his or her own right and together they render the perfect blend of tone color and musicianship. 

WINDS OF FREEDOM honorably represents more than 325,000 Air Force professionals around the world who diligently watch over the skies protecting and defending all those who cherish freedom. We hope you afford us the opportunity to share the messages of bravery, sacrifice, courage and commitment of our brave men and women...the deployed Airmen of the United States Air Force.