Marion Native to Perform with Airmen of Note

Master Sergeant Kristian Baarsvik grew up in Marion while attending the Sippican School, Falmouth Academy and Tabor Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Sergeant Baarsvik is currently the lead alto saxophonist with the Airmen of Note, The United States Air Force Band, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.

Sergeant Baarsvik joined the Airmen of Note in 2019, where career highlights include the Jazz Heritage Series performances and recordings, with jazz luminaries Chris Potter, Christian McBride, Randy Brecker, John Fedchock, Diane Schuur, Sean Jones, Ted Nash, and Peter Bernstein.

Created in 1950 to continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller’s Army Air Forces dance band, the Airmen of Note consists of 17 active-duty musicians and one vocalist. It is the premiere jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force and is one of six musical ensembles that make up the U.S. Air Force Band.

The Airmen of Note will be in concert on Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 pm. The concert will be held at the Philip Bronspiegel Memorial Auditorium, New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Blvd., New Bedford.

The concert is free with general admission – no reserved seats. Please visit this link for ticketing information: www.music.af.mil/USAFBand/Events/National-Tours/Airmen-of-Note.