The Presidents Own

 

The Presidents Own

United States Marine Band

Colonel Jason K. Fettig, Director
On Nov. 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band and the National Symphony Orchestra presented a concert titled “Notes of Honor.” The joint concert, held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C., was conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and Col. Jason K. Fettig. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
Notes of Honor Concert
On Nov. 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band and the National Symphony Orchestra presented a concert titled “Notes of Honor.” The joint concert, held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C., was conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and Col. Jason K. Fettig. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
On Nov. 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band and the National Symphony Orchestra presented a concert titled “Notes of Honor.” The joint concert, held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C., was conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and Col. Jason K. Fettig. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
Notes of Honor Concert
On Nov. 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band and the National Symphony Orchestra presented a concert titled “Notes of Honor.” The joint concert, held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C., was conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and Col. Jason K. Fettig. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
Marine Corps Worship Service
Marine Corps Worship Service
On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Marine Chamber Orchestra supported the Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The service included remarks from Chaplain of the Marine Corps Rear Admiral Brent W. Scott, Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major Ronald L. Green. The theme of the service was “I Will Hold,” words offered by the battle weary 1st Lieutenant Clifton B. Cates at Belleau Wood as Marines held their positions on July 19, 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)
On Nov. 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band and the Ceremonial Escort from Marine Barracks Washington participated in a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps' 242nd birthday at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
Marine Corps Birthday Wreath-Laying Ceremony
On Nov. 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band and the Ceremonial Escort from Marine Barracks Washington participated in a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps' 242nd birthday at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
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Marine Band Music in the Schools
On Oct. 4, 2017 a woodwind quintet from the U.S. Marine Band performed a Music in the Schools program at Arlington Traditional School in Arlington, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
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Tour Concert in Lancaster, Pa.
On Oct. 1, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band kicked off its National Concert Tour with a performance at Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lancaster, Pa. The concert was sponsored by the New Holland Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
On Sept. 9, 2017, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performed “God Bless America” and the National Anthem for NASCAR’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
NASCAR Federated Auto Parts 400
On Sept. 9, 2017, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performed “God Bless America” and the National Anthem for NASCAR’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
On Aug. 30, 2017, the Marine Band performed on the West Terrace of the United States Capitol. The program, conducted by Col. Jason K. Fettig, included works by John Philip Sousa, Charles Ives, and Paul Taffanel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
Marine Band Summer Concert
On Aug. 30, 2017, the Marine Band performed on the West Terrace of the United States Capitol. The program, conducted by Col. Jason K. Fettig, included works by John Philip Sousa, Charles Ives, and Paul Taffanel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
On Aug. 17, 2017 ceremonial marchers from Marine Barracks Washington, led by Escort Commander Lt. Col. John Barclay, and the Marine Band, led by Drum Major Master Sgt. Duane King, took part in the funeral of Maj. Norman T. Hatch, USMC (ret.). Maj. Hatch captured film footage during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II which the Warner Brothers Studio used to create the short film "With the Marines at Tarawa." The film won the 1945 Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject). In addition, Maj. Hatch was on Iwo Jima when two of his cameramen filmed the infamous raising of a second, larger flag over the island which was immortalized in a photograph by photo journalist Joe Rosenthal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
Funeral for Maj. Norman T. Hatch
On Aug. 17, 2017 ceremonial marchers from Marine Barracks Washington, led by Escort Commander Lt. Col. John Barclay, and the Marine Band, led by Drum Major Master Sgt. Duane King, took part in the funeral of Maj. Norman T. Hatch, USMC (ret.). Maj. Hatch captured film footage during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II which the Warner Brothers Studio used to create the short film "With the Marines at Tarawa." The film won the 1945 Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject). In addition, Maj. Hatch was on Iwo Jima when two of his cameramen filmed the infamous raising of a second, larger flag over the island which was immortalized in a photograph by photo journalist Joe Rosenthal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
On Aug. 17, 2017 the Marine Band, led by Drum Major Master Sgt. Duane King, performed for the funeral of Capt. Sean Elliott, the co-pilot of a C-130 that crashed in Leflore County, Mississippi on July 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
Funeral for Capt. Sean Elliott
On Aug. 17, 2017 the Marine Band, led by Drum Major Master Sgt. Duane King, performed for the funeral of Capt. Sean Elliott, the co-pilot of a C-130 that crashed in Leflore County, Mississippi on July 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
On Aug. 7, 2017, a trumpet player from "The President's Own" performed Taps at the 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Guadalcanal at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
75th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal
On Aug. 7, 2017, a trumpet player from "The President's Own" performed Taps at the 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Guadalcanal at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
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On July 13, 2017, a Marine Jazz Combo performed at the National Museum of American History's Wallace H. Coulter Performance Plaza as part of the Star-Spangled American Music Series. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
Marine Jazz Combo Concert
On July 13, 2017, a Marine Jazz Combo performed at the National Museum of American History's Wallace H. Coulter Performance Plaza as part of the Star-Spangled American Music Series. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
On Nov. 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band and the National Symphony Orchestra presented a concert titled “Notes of Honor.” The joint concert, held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C., was conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and Col. Jason K. Fettig. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) On Nov. 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band and the National Symphony Orchestra presented a concert titled “Notes of Honor.” The joint concert, held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C., was conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and Col. Jason K. Fettig. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) Marine Corps Worship Service On Nov. 10, 2017, the U.S. Marine Band and the Ceremonial Escort from Marine Barracks Washington participated in a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps' 242nd birthday at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) File Not Found File Not Found On Sept. 9, 2017, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performed “God Bless America” and the National Anthem for NASCAR’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) On Aug. 30, 2017, the Marine Band performed on the West Terrace of the United States Capitol. The program, conducted by Col. Jason K. Fettig, included works by John Philip Sousa, Charles Ives, and Paul Taffanel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) On Aug. 17, 2017 ceremonial marchers from Marine Barracks Washington, led by Escort Commander Lt. Col. John Barclay, and the Marine Band, led by Drum Major Master Sgt. Duane King, took part in the funeral of Maj. Norman T. Hatch, USMC (ret.). Maj. Hatch captured film footage during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II which the Warner Brothers Studio used to create the short film "With the Marines at Tarawa." The film won the 1945 Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject). In addition, Maj. Hatch was on Iwo Jima when two of his cameramen filmed the infamous raising of a second, larger flag over the island which was immortalized in a photograph by photo journalist Joe Rosenthal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) On Aug. 17, 2017 the Marine Band, led by Drum Major Master Sgt. Duane King, performed for the funeral of Capt. Sean Elliott, the co-pilot of a C-130 that crashed in Leflore County, Mississippi on July 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) On Aug. 7, 2017, a trumpet player from "The President's Own" performed Taps at the 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Guadalcanal at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) On July 13, 2017, a Marine Jazz Combo performed at the National Museum of American History's Wallace H. Coulter Performance Plaza as part of the Star-Spangled American Music Series. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)
Mission
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Today, “The President’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances, which total more than 500 annually.
Marine Band News
Notes of Honor: Joint Concert with National Symphony Orchestra By Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons | November 8, 2017
Chamber Series Concludes this Sunday By Master Sgt. Kristin duBois | October 24, 2017
Holiday Music
November 2017 Notes