USAF Band: Air Force Strings

The Air Force Strings, one of six ensembles in the U.S. Air Force Band, presents a program of chamber music at the Kennedy Center’s REACH as part of the Millennium Stage series. The 17-member ensemble consists of active-duty musicians stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and performs across a wide range of styles, including classical, Broadway, rock, bluegrass, and patriotic music.

This performance pairs Kian Ravaei’s 2023 work *The Little Things* for string quartet with Johannes Brahms’s *String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36*. The ensemble’s broader mission is to honor those who have served, inspire patriotism and service, and connect with communities on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and the United States.

When: November 12, 2026

Venue: Millennium Stage at the REACH, Kennedy Center

Lineup: The Air Force Strings, a 17-member active-duty ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band

Program: Kian Ravaei, *The Little Things* for string quartet (2023), including “I’ll Tell You How the Sun Rose,” “High from the Earth I Heard a Bird,” “Two Butterflies Went Out at Noon,” “A Narrow Fellow in the Grass,” “The Moon Was But a Chin of Gold,” “A Spider Sewed at Night,” and “If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking.” The program also includes Johannes Brahms’s *String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36*, with the movements “Allegro non troppo,” “Scherzo. Allegro non troppo – Presto giocoso,” “Poco adagio,” and “Poco allegro.”

Tickets: Price not available

Entry: No tickets or registration are required for this Millennium Stage performance. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Showtimes: Not stated on the page.

Run time: Not stated on the page.

Note: The Kennedy Center recommends checking its website on the day of the performance for updates. Concessions and beverages will be available for purchase at the REACH. Personal chairs brought to the outdoor areas must be no higher than 36 inches, and coolers must be 16 quarts or smaller. Service animals are permitted throughout the campus; pets are allowed in the REACH’s outdoor areas but not inside Kennedy Center buildings. All events and artists are subject to change without prior notice.