LEWISBURG — The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band will provide a free public performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bucknell University’s Weis Center for the Performing Arts, 525 Weis Dr., a press release said.

The Bucknell Jazz Band will open the show and members of Bucknell’s ROTC program will offer the Presentation of Colors, according to the press release.

“Known as America’s Big Band, the Jazz Ambassadors are the premier touring jazz orchestra of the U.S. Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-piece ensemble has received critical acclaim throughout the U.S. and abroad performing America’s original art form, jazz,” the press release said. “Performances by the Jazz Ambassadors offer some of the most versatile programming of any big band.”

The performance will include classic big band standards, instrumental and vocal solo features, patriotic favorites, contemporary jazz works and original arrangements and compositions by past and present members of the Jazz Ambassadors.

Tickets to Friday’s show are free, but required. They can be reserved by calling 570-577-1000 or visiting Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice.