U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West coming to Spokane region Published Aug. 15, 2014 By Tech. Sgt. Anna Andrew U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West is slated to present free concerts in northern Idaho and eastern Washington by the "Wild West Winds" clarinet quartet. The only active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, the Band of the Golden West is comprised of 51 talented and versatile Airmen-musicians under the command of Capt. Jason S. Plosch. In addition to performing for civilian communities throughout the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, the band supports 13 Air Force Bases, eight Air Force Reserve Wings, and six recruiting squadrons in over 250 annual performances for 1.5 million listeners. The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is dedicated to using the power of music to inspire our Air Force members and the great nation we serve, producing innovative musical programs and products, and communicating Air Force excellence. Beginning in Sandpoint, Idaho, the group will perform a 7 p.m. concert on Sept. 10 at the Panida Theater (300 North 1st Ave). The Wild West Winds will play on Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Idaho Haddock Performance Hall in Moscow, Idaho (1010 Blake Ave, Room 222). On Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., they will perform at the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Salvation Army Kroc Center (1765 W. Golf Course Rd). The next performance will be at the Pearl Theater in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, at 3 p.m. (7160 Ash St). The group's final concert will be in Spokane, Washington, at 4 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist as part of the "Mostly Second Sundays" concert series (127 E 12th Ave). The Wild West Winds is part of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base, California. Composed of four clarinetists, the group performs throughout the West Coast by supporting a variety of musical events such as military ceremonies, patriotic shows, educational master classes, recital concerts, and library performances. Due to the versatility of the ensemble, the Wild West Winds showcases a wide-range of musical styles, such as marches, patriotic, popular, jazz, and classical music. Additionally, the group can perform several distinctive community relation shows, catering to all types of venues. The patriotic and recital shows present an assortment of music for general audiences, while the educational program provides a lively, interactive setting through concerts and master classes for students at all levels. With such riveting, diverse sounds, the Wild West Winds offers something for everyone. All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Appearances page of the USAF Band of the Golden West website at http://www.bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil/events/index.asp.