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All the votes have been tallied, and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band has declared its champion for Sousa’s March Mania 2021 - John Philip Sousa's "Hands Across the Sea!" - All the votes have been tallied, and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band has declared its champion for Sousa’s March Mania 2021 - John Philip Sousa's "Hands Across the Sea!"
John Williams & "The President's Own" - Just released! The Marine Band's newest recording: "John Williams and 'The President's Own.'" Recorded live on July 12, 2003, and July 20, 2008, at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., with John Williams conducting. The concerts were in honor of the United States Marine Band’s 205th and 210th Anniversaries.
In six weeks during the fall of 2020, musicians of “The President’s Own” held more than 1,000 Q&As, clinics and masterclasses, reaching over 28,000 music students from kindergarten through the university level. As a result of the now-widespread use of video calls in schools, these digital discussions spanned thousands of miles, taking place in 45 states and the District of Columbia. - In six weeks during the fall of 2020, musicians of “The President’s Own” held more than 1,000 Q&As, clinics and masterclasses, reaching over 28,000 music students from kindergarten through the university level. As a result of the now-widespread use of video calls in schools, these digital discussions spanned thousands of miles, taking place in 45 states and the District of Columbia.
Postcard for The Stars and Stripes Together: A Virtual Play Along - The American Bandmasters Association and the United States Marine Band invite you to perform virtually with the Marine Band! On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 1 p.m. (EDT) participate in a special Sousa event with Colonel Jason K. Fettig of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. With everyone joining online, Col. Fettig will conduct a performance of John Philip Sousa’s marches “The Thunderer” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” This free event is open to anyone and will take place on youtube.com/usmarineband. After the online play along, students through 12th grade are invited to submit a video of themselves performing “The Stars and Stripes Forever” for a worldwide collage performance that will be assembled and debuted on July 4th!
On April 6, 2020, the United States Marine Band released Volume 6 of The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa. This multi-year recording project offers a wealth of free, in-depth educational resources including full scores, individual parts, historical notes, recordings, performance practices, and scrolling score videos. PLEASE NOTE: Only six marches from Volume 6 are in the public domain and included for download. - On April 6, 2020, the United States Marine Band released Volume 6 of The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa. This multi-year recording project offers a wealth of free, in-depth educational resources including full scores, individual parts, historical notes, recordings, performance practices, and scrolling score videos. PLEASE NOTE: Only six marches from Volume 6 are in the public domain and included for download.
From a list of 32 marches, the competition came down to a pair of marches by Julius Fucik, the "Czech March King." In a close fight to the finish, Florentiner was crowned the 2020 Sousa's March Mania Champion, beating Entry of the Gladiators 4,911 to 4,454! - From a list of 32 marches, the competition came down to a pair of marches by Julius Fucik, the "Czech March King." In a close fight to the finish, Florentiner was crowned the 2020 Sousa's March Mania Champion, beating Entry of the Gladiators 4,911 to 4,454!
A concert performed by a string duo from the Marine Chamber Orchestra will be live streamed on the Marine Band's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/usmarinebandTune in April 1, 2020, at 1 pm EST - A concert performed by a string duo from the Marine Chamber Orchestra will be live streamed on the Marine Band's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/usmarineband Tune in April 1, 2020, at 1 pm EST
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra have canceled all public concerts through March 29, 2020. Some events will be live streamed instead. Impacted events:3/15 at 2 pm, Chamber Music at John Philip Sousa Band Hall in Washington, D.C. Live streamed only: www.youtube.com/usmarineband3/22 at 2 pm, Marine Band at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Canceled, no live stream.3/29 at 2 pm, Marine Chamber Orchestra at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Live streamed only: www.youtube.com/usmarineband - “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra have canceled all public concerts through March 29, 2020. Some events will be live streamed instead. Impacted events: 3/15 at 2 pm, Chamber Music at John Philip Sousa Band Hall in Washington, D.C. Live streamed only: www.youtube.com/usmarineband 3/22 at 2 pm, Marine Band at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Canceled, no live stream. 3/29 at 2 pm, Marine Chamber Orchestra at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Live streamed only: www.youtube.com/usmarineband
On Sunday, Feb. 23, the Marine Band performed a concert which commemorated the 75th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. The concert took place at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. #IwoJima75 #WeAreIwo (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - On Sunday, Feb. 23, the Marine Band performed a concert which commemorated the 75th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. The concert took place at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. #IwoJima75 #WeAreIwo (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)
Marine Band Concerto Competition Final Round - Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. - High school students from around the nation were selected for the final round of the Marine Band Concerto Competition, which will be presented as a recital open to the public. The winner will be invited to perform his or her solo in concert with the Marine Band on April 5 and will receive a $2,500 scholarship from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The runner up will receive a $500 scholarship. The concert is free and will take place at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex, located at 7th & K Streets, SE, Washington, DC. Free parking is available under the overpass on 7th Street.