News>Final Approach strengthens musical, international relations in Bangladesh
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US Air Force Master Sgt. Gary Rosenak performs a solo on the gutar during an event by Final Approach, a trio of musicians from the US Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia . The ensemble performed for over 900 dignitaries and guests for the US Embassy Dhaka's "National Day" celebration and for over 500 college students during a trip to Bangladesh.
Final Approach, an ensemble from the USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia is introduced as they perform for more than 500 Tejgaon College students in Bangladesh.
A standing room only crowd gathers and awaits a performance by "Final Approach", an ensemble from the USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia. The group performed a variety of selections, ranging from classic and contemporary jazz, to Brazilian music, to Stevie Wonder and the Beatles to connect with the audience.
A student from Tejgaon College, Bangladesh sings an a cappella version of a traditional Bangladeshi song during a performance by Final Approach, USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia.
US Air Force Master Sgt. Gary Rosenak addresses the audience during a performance by Final Approach in Bangladesh. The ensemble performed for over 900 dignitaries and guests for the US Embassy Dhaka's "National Day" celebration and for over 500 college students.
Members of Final Approach, a trio of musicians from the US Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia pose for a picture following their performance at Tejgaon College. The ensemble performed for over 900 dignitaries and guests for the US Embassy Dhaka's "National Day" celebration and for over 500 college students during a trip to Bangladesh.
by Master Sgt. Gary Rosenak
USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia
6/26/2012 - YOKOTA AIR BASE, JAPAN -- The United States Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia's jazz combo, "Final Approach" traveled to Bangladesh as Air Force Ambassadors, fostering cultural ties between the two countries and introducing American-style Jazz to more than 500 Tejgaon College students. The three-person combo used classic, contemporary and Brazilian jazz, as well as Stevie Wonder and Beatles songs to connect with the audience.
This was the first time these students had heard live American music, and it was a tremendous opportunity to help shape future leaders' global view through sharing one of America's distinctly unique art forms. One student had the courage to sing an a cappella version of a traditional Bangladeshi song during the performance, which captured the sharing atmosphere of the cultural exchange. Master Sgt Rosenak, the band's Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge said, "It was such an eye-opening experience to visit Bangladesh and help facilitate the nation building between our two countries".
The Band was thanked by the United States Ambassador for helping the community outreach effort and also lauded for their spirited additional performance for 900 dignitaries and guests for the US Embassy Dhaka's "National Day" celebration, which affirmed the ideals of freedom and independence in the region.
