A team of musicians of the Indian Air Force, the Air Warrior Symphony Orchestra (AWSO) will perform at the concert. Entry to the public is free.
The objective of the AWSO is to facilitate interaction with the masses and to create a feeling of patriotism and harmony through the sound of music.
The AWSO displays teamwork, synergy and dedication of an Air Warrior towards his profession.
The AWSO has performed in several cities across India and other countries such as
Thailand, Finland, France, Malaysia, Italy and recently in Srilanka.
Also, it has been participating in the International Military Music Tattoo since 2004. In March 2007, AWSO successfully conducted IAF Platinum Jubilee Tattoo, as part of International Music Festival, in Delhi.
Act of pride
Military bands enliven the spirit, strengthen the mood and promote pride and camaraderie among the people.
Progressing from the delightful martial music, successive conductors of military bands widened the range of its repertoire to include arrangements of symphonies, overtures, concertos and other forms of contemporary music including the Indian classical.