The USAF Band - 2014 Holiday Flash Mob

The USAF Band Holiday Flash Mob 2014 at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
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[@WestCoastIndigo]

Thank God! A traditional Christian opening hymn! Well done thou good and faithful servants!

[@margaritomora4213]

This is the right way to transform the world. Playing and sining to God in large growing groups sharing with others your best with true love and giving happiness you surely will receive multiple blessings from God and the peapple around you Merry Christmas.

[@r.e.devlin1228]

Just wonderful!! God bless tothode men and women in

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thank you so much!

[@duenge]

Tears in my eyes and goosebumps!....

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

This is amazing. I can imagine being there in person. God bless you all. Thank you.,♡♡♡

[@Bshaef]

I am so proud of our military. They can do everything from fight wars to make beautiful music.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@terrimobley6067]

Joy joy for Christ is born. Breathtaking

[@stephenshowman9777]

Spiritually uplifting. What the world needs!!!!!!!

[@stevenfeil7079]

Wow, the cello and the bass oboe sounded MARVELOUS together. What a start to a great performance that made me cry.

[@ronicaskarpholbrownson6471]

English horn is its name. :) It was wonderful--that is a very difficult instrument to play!

[@stevenfeil7079]

Ronica Skarphol Brownson Thank you.

[@deathtax10]

Not gonna lie...I got a bit choked up towards the middle.

[@RichZahradnik]

I keep watching the opening. The way the English horn player slowly walks in, the sound coming with her, the look on her face. Amazing. Amazing performance throughout.

[@clintrathman6245]

Agreed. Best opening ever

[@ellenwelch1603]

Brilliant! Thank you, USAF Band, for your talent, dedication, commitment, and service!

[@deforestbearse3136]

Priceless. Brings me to tears. Thank you so very much.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BerndSchmitt-Martinique]

GOD BLESS AMEICA; greetings from Germany

[@eba44]

wow. the power of music. just beautiful. Needed this today.

[@robertmartin4646]

My dear Military Air Force Band Brothers and Sisters: Thank you for your service, and thank you for providing wonderful music!! I REALLY LOVED IT!!! I spent 30 years as a US NAVY NURSE CORPS Officer based in San Diego then Hawaii, and I originally wanted to join the Air Force after I got out of Nursing School...long story short, I made many friends while I was overseas that were Air Force Medical personnel. I have the highest respect for our military brothers and sisters, but I especially love the Air Force orchestra/Band!!!! Thank you for putting this on even tho it's a year old but hey....it's all good.. God bless you, keep you all safe...Many Blessings and HOOYAH!!! Captain Robert R Martin RN US NAVY NURSE CORPS RETIRED

[@Laudon1228]

Thank you so much for your service!

[@chucktaylor1621]

Captain Martin, I appreciate your sentiment. I am a former HM3 who served in DaNang during the war in that country. It was my privilege to serve with outstanding surgeons and many Navy nurses. The Medical Corps and Nursing Corps, along with my enlisted brothers in the Hospital Corps, are some of the finest human beings I've ever known. May God Bless all of them, and may God bless you! Oh, by the way, the U.S. Navy Band is a group of some pretty darned good musicians too!

[@MandoRick1978]

Whomever downvotes this video have no soul.

[@Bing6813]

When the Female Chorus began singing , I got a huge chill --This has to be one of the BEST Flash Mob Appearances I've ever witnessed

[@susanjspaulding]

*WOW* !!! This is *FAB* !!! *God Bless America* !!! *Jesus Christ IS King* !!! #Christmas #TheUSAFBand

[@donrinker9728]

Words cannot express the beauty of this music and performance.... thank you to the USAF Band for a spectacular "flash mob".... you've spoiled us and we'll now expect this each year!

[@thomasking9221]

With all the glass and metal in this huge exhibit hall, the acoustics must be amazing. I would have loved to have experienced this in person. A few lucky people did.

[@ronaldstanfield319]

i was there

[@danseitsinger6737]

@@ronaldstanfield319, I ENVY you! Just in the first 10 seconds gives me chills. This is my FAVORITE piece of music of all time and I would have given anything to be able to see this in person. My question to you is; Was the people there AWARE that this was going to happen? I see a lot of surprised looks but there's also people that APPEAR to know it's coming? It's a BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE by the United States Air Force! I am a U.S. Navy veteran who appreciates ALL BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES AND IS EXTREMELY GRATEFUL FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND SERVICE so that WE HAVE THE FREEDOM THAT TOO MANY PEOPLE TAKE FOR GRANTED. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL READERS! GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU.

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

@@danseitsinger6737 A number of folks "connected" with the band (Friends, family, etc.) were present and they knew it was coming but it was not announced publicly and band members wore "civilian" coats to hide their uniforms until the last minute, so many (most?) of those present did not know it was happening until the music started. It was truly beautiful to be there in person. The reactions of the many children present were priceless! Thank you for your service, sir!

[@danseitsinger6737]

@@garrettswoodworx1873, first, you're very welcome for my service. I was one of those PEACETIME GUYS who only had to worry about did we cook enough TURKEY AND DRESSING to feed the crew on Thanksgiving!🤔🙄 As for the FLASH MOB, I saw some of those cute and adorable faces in the crowd and was envious of each one! I just wished that everyone would appreciate what the MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM do for THEIR COUNTRY and show them that WE ARE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND SERVICE! Nobody wants a war. But, it's better to go TO THE WAR than to have the war COME HERE! I hope that you had a GREAT Xmas! I also hope that you have a SAFE AND HEALTHY 2022!

[@carolforestiere6677]

Wow NEEDED THIS TODAY MORE THAN EVER BEFORE

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks for watching!

[@Laudon1228]

Watching this has become one of my traditions at the start of the holiday season. I get goosebumps and cry every time. Those visitors were so blessed to have been there.

[@cometasporelcielo]

I volunteered for the muesum yesterday. So proud and honored to have been able to be a part of this! USAF Band is amazing.

[@Lexiewithan_e]

My band teacher showed us this years ago in high school and I still have never forgotten it

[@nyxisbored]

My band teacher showed me this video once and I come back to it every year. What a beautiful performance. The military’s bands are truly gifted.

[@cyannproodian3103]

The Udvar-Hazy Center ---lots of fond memories of this wonderful part of the Smithsonian.

[@farrind]

This band did a bus tour of Upstate NY and New Jersey in April 2018. The performance at my local high school was amazing- during a few numbers, they included some high school musicians, too. We loved it!

[@henryvagincourt]

Fantastic, I love the Untied States, great country.

[@kimjong-un1136]

Let's invade more innocent countries for their oils, and if they defend themselves, we'll call them terrorists!!! ... aaah, America. The land of the 'free'.

[@claireboyle7151]

Sometimes I feel as if your typo is appropriate given these times we're in currently. The Untied States is more appropriate

[@stephenramondi4811]

John T on

[@Marco-bf4uu]

@John T cringeeeeeee

[@miriambertram2448]

@UCUf2LzlLgG4IhDEinXyMYsQ not a student of History clearly. At least get your facts straight if we wanted oil in Iraq we would have taken it or any place else but we did not you're just a lying piece of s***

[@joelleson3313]

The smile on the mother holding her two little ones is priceless!!! Our Armed Forces' musical organizations at posts, camps and stations, here in DC and around the world, are worth their weight in gold!!!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thank you so much!

[@uriahstone]

incredible performance......shows without a doubt that music is one of the most powerful forces known to, and wielded by man

[@bishopsphotography]

I've never been more proud to be veteran of the US Air Force Band Program. (1968-72). Thank you all.

[@stevematthews1624]

Thank you all for your service!

[@shuttleodyssey]

One day..the whole world will praise HIM! This was a great presentation.Thanks to all who made it possible and MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@furatalzori4884]

I'm proud of my country United States of America ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TheUSAFBand]

We are too. ❤️

[@cpbrownjr]

Thank you all so much for inviting me to this amazing event. Becky and the team - you guys rock!!

[@johncarrick9611]

Go USAF! The USAF is so awesome. Love you guys.

[@barbaraferraro5173]

Just as good or even maybe better than last year, I could listen to them all during the Christmas season, so perhaps I better save this video and have it to open up every day until New Year's. God bless America!

[@sailingaway8466]

A song to honor Jesus Christ...Thank you, USAF, for fighting with God. Bless you all.

[@NeverLiftX]

This almost brings tears. For 60 years, when we could be together for Christmas, my sister and I would find a Christmas eve Midnight Mass of Lessons and Carols by candlelight. We're Jewish.

[@TerryP1922]

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE!!!!!!!! I always loved the USAF Band and TOPs in Blues performances when my spouse was active duty. Retired USAF 06. I look forward to more of their performances. Such precision!!!! Salute to everyone!

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Absolutely beautiful. Reminded me of High school in the late 70's, Clovis West High School. When not the USAF, but the United States Marine Band performed in our gym. I was at awe with them too. It made me proud of this country. These men and women not only would drop there instruments, to defend our freedoms, but also entertain us with so much talent. Very we'll done and thanks to all who have and are currently serving in the armed forces.

[@wullumh831]

Thank you so much for providing this amazing talent in such a special place. Americans everywhere should be proud.

[@marlinstephens6004]

It is so wonderful to see so many of the same faces from last year. I have never been more proud to have served in The United States Air Force. 381 SMW, SAC McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS 1964 through 1970. Thank you for putting tears of pride in an old man's eyes

[@bobeldridge2490]

This is the best music I have heard in a long time., It brought me to tears. God Bless our Service Men and Women. MSgt, USAF, Retired at 79 years old.

[@susanquinn8207]

A beautiful "Green Sleeves" Henry 8th would have loved it :) (Listening from England) :)

[@19brandon66]

OUTSTANDING as always...great flash mobs every Christmas. USAF rocks...

[@MMeredith70]

Another great performance by our ladies and gentlemen in uniform!

[@bluejeanstormyskies9586]

Would give anything to see with my father once more, it was the highlight of our Christmas! He was military for over 28 years, while I married a military man also, career. Just once more, this one is for you dad! Thinking of you..

[@paulgoedecke8458]

Awesome! I am now officially in the Christmas spirit despite the news....!!!

[@tomthomas4505]

Amazing that these musicians and vocalists performed flawlessly without a sheet of music! Impressive to say the least. Beautifully performed.

[@summerrosesutton3073]

Pieces of Great music have always been themed around religious devotion. I honestly do not believe that Christmas music will ever be removed from our national scene, no matter how hard it is pushed to do so. Too many people love it and will always enjoy it.

[@EnricoIV]

I don't know why people have problem with it. We can all sing about "Puff the Magic Dragon" ... doesn't mean we believe he exists.

[@comiketiger]

Just beautiful. God bless all here.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thank you very much!

[@sandrariccardi1378]

Wow! Marching English Horn! Beautiful! I'm glad the hot cellist is back!

[@chicobelle2293]

Couldn't have said it any better myself great and beautiful thank

[@TheUSAFBand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jrw17]

I'm very proud and honored to be able to say I played with this select group of people just a few weeks ago, we played black horse troop. I remember sitting next to Technical Sergeant Micah, very amazing group of people

[@WaffleZone]

This is amazing!!! Everyone is really talented!!!! I didnt know the Air Force had a band!

[@caroljordan2616]

I've had the privilege to see the USAF Band and Singing Sergeants in person twice (in Michigan), and hope that after this sad chapter in our lives is resolved, that I'll be able to see them again. I am now a groupie.

[@kayweeks6821]

absolutely beautiful.

[@lukella18]

Whoever first thought of this 'flash mob' idea deserves our heartfelt gratitude, Especially rewarding is the way it captivates young children who sit and stare in wonder. I get a bit of a kick out of it myself!

[@steady48]

Chills.....how awesome!

[@nettylang]

OH MY GOD!!! I have been here as my Grandfather's name is on the wall outside. To say the acoustics made this sound amazing is an understatement!!! I have goose mountains and was moved to tears! Now if I can only be there in person when they pull these surprises off!

[@montrealpaul100]

this was really awesome, lets stay with music, and start to stop wars, lets pray more and ask god for peace throughout the world! an American who loves his country! pzsr

[@mitzihahn2317]

How wonderfully refreshing! THANK YOU! God bless you all as we celebrate CHRISTmas!

[@genataylor8179]

What a joy and honor it would be to be there on the day(s) they play this Christmas music. What fine, excellent musicians they have in the Air Force. Would have loved to be there to see this in person. Almost worth going to DC.

[@noxcuseacapella4345]

Absolutely fantastic. If you don't get misty over this you have no heart..

[@loisadamsrodgers2912]

Wow, wow, wow!!! I loved it! Thanks so much for sharing!! What a joyous event--would have loved to have been there! Lois Adams-Rodgers

[@adridoove5197]

If music be the wings of love Play on Play Play Please

[@RichZahradnik]

Really amazing. Thank you USAF band.

[@laurabogue3503]

Hearing this and seeing this everytime reminds me it's all about the magic and amazement of that time of the year.

[@TheUSAFBand]

THANKS!

[@angiediaz6918]

Love this concert..Just what we all need to hear virtually this year. Thank you for a beautiful concert. Merry Christmas

[@TheUSAFBand]

Happy holidays!

[@miriambertram2448]

@@TheUSAFBand Merry Christmas that wasn't just a holiday

[@miriambertram2448]

@@TheUSAFBand I am reminded that Palestinians called the recent observation of Yom Kippur by Israelis as a local holiday.

[@ocalakeith]

Still love this performance in 2019!

[@abigailandrade7544]

My band teacher showed us this in class yesterday and I found it truly incredible and amazing!!! I love it!!!! Awesome job!!!

[@Alambad10]

They are wonderful. I wonder if they could perform this to citizens in the small towns in rural america. Places that have never experienced seeing performances from a complete orchestra or band. It should be a project of the different branches of service of the military. To perform in the towns that have not once seen them perform but have provided their young residents to serve in the military.

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Have you checked out The United States Army Field Band Adonis Alamban ? Great video Air Force!

[@TheUSAFBand]

The United States Army Field Band The new Army Field Band video is fantastic. You should definitely watch it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnW8qZyJeJuqbNU

[@Alambad10]

Both presentations are great. I hope these bands could do a presentation in small towns in remote places, like the one I lived, here in Parker, Az. People here might not have seen complete bands perform. At least not in the six Christmas seasons or Veterans days that I've lived here.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Adonis Alamban The service bands travel quite frequently to play in towns such as yours. Please keep checking the website to find out when our specific band will be there. Also, our sister service bands often travel as well so frequent their websites also. Here is ours: www.usafband.af.mil

[@Alambad10]

Thanks.

[@katiekruger4381]

God bless our military, one and all, through the holidays and 2015. Thank you for all you do to protect and serve.

[@yolandaneal1591]

What a terrific treat!

[@elinduke9947]

Thank you all for your service.

[@kathybalNC]

So awesome and insipirational! thank you for sharing this and for all our service men and women's sacrifices! On Pearl Harbor Day, I hope Americans remember the dear price paid on this day 73 years ago.

[@williambushdiecker5806]

Amazing what a wonderful band/orchestra can do. Brings a tear to my eyes.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks for watching!

[@neubernd]

Fascinating how the USAF Band reinvents itself again and again! Bravo! Encore!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@daleweller4736]

Super, Unique Musical Presentation by the USAF Band. You have to watch this!

[@WaltzingAustralia]

Wow. Fabulous. Moving. Stirring. Thank you.

[@patriciabingham-rolls9490]

Thank you this has been a top presentation by excellent musicians and the best we have heard in many years Leslie and Tricia Bingham-Rolls

[@kelsey8177]

They are wonderful. How blessed were the people there that day? I'd give anything to be treated to something that beautiful at the Holiday time and I know it would be a memory and a day I would never forget. Thank you for sharing.

[@S.AnnMarie]

so beautiful wow and wow. PRAISE THE LORD FOR THIS.

[@HarleyBob1123]

Outstanding! Bob McCann - USAF 1968-1972

[@donzender9008]

Goosebumps! Such an incredible display!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@jaimejohnson4813]

I love seeing the shuttle in the background. We were fortunate enough to visit the museum prior to game 4 of the World Series for the Nats last year. Having spent 12 years working at the Kennedy Space Center, seeing shuttle in person the first time in so many years was very rewarding. I love all of those birds! OV-102 (Columbia), OV-103 (Discoverer), Ov-104 (Atlantis) and OV-105 (Endeavour). Challenger (which we lost) was OV-099.

[@TheUSAFBand]

It's such a neat museum. We are very lucky to have it in such close proximity to our home base. Thanks for watching!

[@grumpybastard9151]

This now 9/27/2021. This performance is still stellar! The media does not report such, because there is no blood & guts. Good nurtures good. Evil nurtures evil. There is no evil here. Praised the God of your choice.

[@neninocencio9325]

Awesome! I love it. Wonderful performance. Thank you so much to you all and your service in our country. God bless you all ❤️🙏

[@Atoraia99]

"In God We Trust!" Science, technology, human progress, and faith in God coming together! Beautiful piece of art! Merry Christmas to all who made this happen!

[@MPTemp1]

I love it! Thank for your performance and your service.

[@tacotony4090]

After watching this incredible performance dozens of times it still moves me. Thank you, USAF Band!

[@bobbihy]

Beautiful and love these, just wish that one day I could see the band live too. Thank you USAF men and women for all you do, and happy holidays!

[@BudFieldsPPTS]

You've made my Christmas a time of joy, wonder and tearful delight! Thank you. Again.

[@aprilninthr2886]

Goosebumps. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@rapperc18]

This song always gives me chills! Our military bands are so awesome and talented!

[@mikewear18]

Proud of our USAF!!!! Well done videographers & sound!

[@HelicoolsHelipad]

One nation under God! Amen, and thanks for that wonderful performance of praise. Three cheers for the band and choir.

[@fredlinne]

Fantastic...tears are flowing...

[@GangreneRabbit]

Am a member of the USAF I say Merry Christmas to all

[@michaelnorris2305]

with that amount of musical tallent and first class performers ,it s no wonder the USAF are able tokeep theTOPS IN BLUE travelling and entertaining across the entire world,i am glad i have now seen that performance, its great

[@Sjms13]

WONDERFUL! Beautiful music changes everything!