The Saint-Exupéry Air Base 113 organized a charity concert for the 90th anniversary of the Air and Space Music, on Tuesday, March 31, at the Saint-Dizier Theater. The concert was performed by the brass band of the Air Music in support of the Club Epheta association. More than 300 spectators were present in a full theater. Colonel Matthieu Ponin-Ballom, the commander of BA 113, opened the evening. He emphasized the charitable objective, the importance of bringing together and rallying around a good cause, another way to discover the Air and Space Army through music.
Coming from BA 107 Vélizy-Villacoublay, the thirty musicians of the brass orchestra were directed by Commander Laurent Douvre, deputy conductor of the Air Music. They interpreted several musical compositions, original works or film music.
The musical performance of the brass band was well received and greatly applauded by the audience, who also showed generosity. It was indeed possible to make donations to the Club Epheta association, which supports child psychiatric services, in order to better accompany children and their families at the Saint-Dizier hospital center. In total, 1,200 euros were collected during the evening. The funds will be used to finance canine therapy, small equipment, or shows for children.
