Program Notes

Spirit of Flight

John O'Reilly, composer

Spirit of Flight was commissioned by the USAF Academy Band, commanded by Lt. Col. Steven Grimo, to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the US Air Force. The composer, John O’Reilly, has written a sparkling composition that inspires young people to feel the amazing combination of exhilaration, serenity, and excitement that all pilots experience when flying a mission.

—WGM

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