It may be the soft echo of a trumpeter playing Taps or the throbbing beat of a drummer's march that will entertain audiences Tuesday evening at East Middle School.

The Italian Heritage Society plans to wow the crowd with “Liberty Pops,” a concert by the United States Air Force Band of Liberty.

The Band of Liberty has entertained its way across New York and plans to serenade Auburn in the Emerson Auditorium.

The United States Air Force Band Web site describes the “Liberty Pops” as the flagship of the Band of Liberty.

This exceptional performing unit delivers programs chosen to highlight the diversity of America's musical and cultural heritage, combining many different types of music.

The United States Air Force Band will feature vocalists such as Master Sergeant Huey P. Gauthier and Technical Sergeant Bryan P. Bishop under the direction of commander and conductor of the U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty Lt. Col. Larry H. Lang.

Audiences of all ages will find a concert by this professional group an exciting, unforgettable event. All concerts by the United States Air Forcce Band of Liberty are free and open to the public.

If you go

What: United States AIr Force Band Liberty Pops

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, ticket holders are asked to be seated by 6:45 p.m.

Where: Emerson Auditorium, East Middle School, Franklin Street, Auburn

Cost: Free

Tickets: Write to Italian Heritage Society, c/o Prof. Joseph Camardo, 206 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021. Must include self-addressed envelope.