The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform a free concert in the Ford Theater at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Corporate Sponsorship for this event is provided by Big R.

The 62-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus regularly performs in some of the most famous concert halls in the world, and often in the humblest auditoriums in the smallest communities. The joining of these two ensembles allows them to offer versatility of programming, ranging from orchestral masterworks and operatic arias to Sousa marches, jazz classics, and Broadway musicals.

From Boston to Baghdad, Tampa to Toronto, The United States Army Field Band has been thrilling audiences of all ages for more than six decades. As the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army, this internationally-acclaimed organization travels thousands of miles each year presenting a variety of music to enthusiastic audiences throughout the nation and abroad. Through these concerts, the Field Band fosters the support of the American people for members of the armed forces and supports diplomatic efforts around the world.

Admission to the US Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus is free and open to the public. No tickets are required with seating on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information regarding this concert or upcoming concerts, contact the Honeywell Center Box office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (260) 563-1102, or online at honeywellcenter.org.

The Honeywell Center is north central Indiana’s premier arts and entertainment facility with more than 3,000 events and 150,000 visitors annually. Concerts, conferences, charity galas, art exhibits, and educational outreach programs are among the diverse events at the Honeywell Center. All programs and activities are supported by gifts from individuals, businesses, the Indiana Arts Commission (a state agency) and the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency). For a complete program listing, visit the Honeywell Center Web site at www.honeywellcenter.org or call (260) 563-1102.