Rampart Winds to Perform in Cheyenne Wells

By The Range Ledger

September 3, 2004

Rampart Winds is the dedicated woodwind quintet of The United States Air Force Academy Band. World-class performers and world-class repertoire make Rampart Winds an extremely effective and entertaining example of Air Force excellence. Each member brings a vast wealth of musical knowledge, having performed in numerous orchestras and music festivals in cities across the nation. These locations include Washington D.C., New York, Denver, Las Vegas, Chicago, Seattle, and Aspen, Colorado. By performing original woodwind quintet compositions, ingenious arrangements of classical works, patriotic pieces, and popular music from a diverse variety of ethnic origins, Rampart Winds superbly supports its missions of community relations, educational outreach, and Air Force recruiting. This highly-polished ensemble is a "first call" for diplomatic and military protocol support events throughout the country such as the Summit of Eight Conferences’ "First Ladies’ Dinner" hosted by former President Clinton in Denver, Colorado, and the opening of the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rampart Winds’ engaging approach to clinics and workshops makes it a favorite in academic circles. Thousands more university, college, and high school students have benefited from its master classes. Among music professionals, Rampart Winds’ artistry is highly regarded. In recent years, Rampart Winds was featured at the International Double Reed Society Convention and on national broadcasts on National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting System.

This outstanding group will be performing in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado on September 16, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Building located at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.

This woodwind quintet is being sponsored by the Eastern Colorado Historical Society and The Range Ledger.

As an added feature, four students, two from Cheyenne Wells and two from Kit Carson music programs, will play a selection with Rampart Winds.

The concert is free and open to the public, but a ticket is required for admission. Ticket holders must be seated by 6:45 p.m.

Free tickets are available at The Range Ledger, Kit Carson State Bank, and The Eastern Colorado Bank, all in Cheyenne Wells; and the Kit Carson School and Mary’s Market in Kit Carson; the Kiowa County Press in Eads; the Eastern Colorado Plainsman in Hugo all in Colorado; and at The Western Times in Sharon Springs; and Greeley County Republican in Tribune, both in Kansas.

Watch for further details. Call Betty Talbert at 719-767-5773 or The Range Ledger at 719-767-5615 for more information.