Colonel Gabriel Conductor Emeritus, The United States Air Force Band Professor Emeritus, George Mason University Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel, Conductor   Col. Arnald D. Gabriel retired from the United States Air Force in 1985 following a distinguished 36 year military career, at which time he was awarded an unprecedented third Legion of Merit for his service to the United States Air Force and to music education throughout the country. He served as Commander/Conductor of the internationally renowned U.S. Air Force Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Singing Sergeants from 1964 to 1985. In 1990, he was named the first Conductor Emeritus of the USAF Band at a special concert held at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Read More. Colonel Gabriel is: Resident Conductor Fairfax Wind Symphony Conductor Laureate Midwestern Music Camp Home      About      Photos      Critical Acclaim      Buy CDs      Contact