The William H. Gile Concert Series will present an unforgettable evening of free musical entertainment by the United States Air Force Liberty Pops on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts.

Military band concert means brass, marches and John Philip Sousa, right? Think again. How about electric guitars, vocalists, Broadway show tunes, rock ’n roll, costumes, movie melodies, soloists, audience participation, country, jazz, Latin and swing?  Add a few marches to that, too.

The 50-piece Liberty Pops is the flagship ensemble of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base outside of Boston. This select group of professional musicians has been entertaining audiences throughout the Northeast for more than 25 years.

Combining top-notch musicianship and showmanship, a Liberty Pops concert is a fast-paced, exciting production the whole family can enjoy. Each year the ensemble plays for thousands of people across New England, New York and New Jersey and is often featured in radio and television broadcasts as well. It has performed at Ellis Island and Lincoln Center in New York City, the Hatch Shell and City Hall Plaza in Boston, along with many of the top theaters and halls in the region.

Coming to big cities and small towns alike, the Liberty Pops celebrates the variety and diversity of America’s rich musical and cultural heritage. This ensemble is guaranteed to leave you humming a tune, tapping your toes and maybe even feeling a little more patriotic. 

Although admission to the USAF Liberty Pops is free, tickets are required to attend. To obtain tickets, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with your ticket request (maximum of four tickets per request) to the Capitol Center Box Office at 44 S. Main St., Concord, NH 03301. Please indicate how many tickets you require. Seating is general admission.