Arlington Sons, a moving musical performance accompanied by select ensemble members of the USAF Band, is currently touring the DC area, with performances at Arlington, VA on September 21 and the Bowie Theater in MD on September 25, 2014.

Arlington Sons tells the story of a Father bringing his young Son to Arlington National Cemetery for the first time, to witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Arlington Sons illuminates a universal experience—the changing of the guard between generations—in a uniquely American context. It is believed to be the first-ever musical composition written for a real-life father and son.

Metropolitan Opera and Broadway star David Pittsinger commissioned Arlington Sons in 2011, not only as a duet to perform with his son Richard, a talented soloist and graduate of New York’s esteemed Saint Thomas Choir School, but also in tribute to his late father, a U.S. Army Veteran who served as a distinguished Tomb Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Through Scott Eyerly’s exquisite words and music, a true and reverent moment in time is captured.  It is a timely and expressive blending of the arts and the military.