Master Classes with the Parris Island Marine Band - On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, members of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band from Washington, D.C., spent time with the Parris Island Marine Band in master classes and lessons. Members of “The President’s Own” will perform a joint concert with the Parris Island Marine Band at 7 p.m., Friday, March 22. The concert is free and open to the public and will take place at Battery Creek High School in Beaufort, S.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)

Marine Band: Anthems - Monday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. -This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great American poet, author, and patriot Walt Whitman. The essence of much of Whitman’s work may be captured within the word “anthem.” His language was one of praise, whether praise for music, for heroism, for nature, or for the human spirit. Whitman observed and elevated common events around him as defining elements of the American experience and celebrated them as virtues in his remarkable prose. In celebration of this special anniversary, the Marine Band has partnered with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the Choral Arts Society of Washington to commission a new work for chorus and band from American composer Dominick DiOrio based on Whitman’s works. Along with the world première of DiOrio’s Silent Moves the Symphony True, the program includes substantial works that also serve as anthems in diverse and interesting ways, culminating with one of the very first symphonies composed for wind band, Hector Berlioz’s monumental Symphonie funèbre et triomphale. The Choral Arts Society of Washington joins the Marine Band for this very special gala concert at the Music Center at Strathmore. Free tickets are required and available at Strathmore.org.

Remembering President George H. W. Bush - "The President's Own" remembers and honors George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States of America. (Photo courtesy of the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library)

Coordinated by violinist Staff Sgt. Chaerim Smith, the concert features several ensembles from “The President’s Own,” including a cello and piano duet, string quartets, and a clarinet and harp duo. The concert will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 14, in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, DC. Free admission and parking. - Coordinated by violinist Staff Sgt. Chaerim Smith, the concert features several ensembles from “The President’s Own,” including a cello and piano duet, string quartets, and a clarinet and harp duo. The concert will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 14, in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, DC. Free admission and parking.

Coordinated by trumpeter/cornetist Staff Sgt. James McClarty, the Chamber Music Series concert will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 12, at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C. This concert will feature several different ensembles formed by members of “The President’s Own,” and will include the original work Overture for Euphoniums and Tubas by Marine Band clarinetist Staff Sgt. Parker Gaims. The concert is free and no tickets are required. - Coordinated by trumpeter/cornetist Staff Sgt. James McClarty, the Chamber Music Series concert will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 12, at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C. This concert will feature several different ensembles formed by members of “The President’s Own,” and will include the original work Overture for Euphoniums and Tubas by Marine Band clarinetist Staff Sgt. Parker Gaims. The concert is free and no tickets are required.

"The President's Own" Fall Chamber Series concert will take place at 2 p.m. (EDT), Sunday, Oct. 23, in the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex, located at 7th & K Streets, SE, in Washington, D.C. Selections include Georg Philipp Telemann's Trio Sonata in G minor; Ludwig van Beethoven's String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat, Opus 74, Harp; and Richard Wagner's Siegfried Idyll. Free parking is available under the overpass on 7th Street and the concert will also stream live on the Marine Band website. - "The President's Own" Fall Chamber Series concert will take place at 2 p.m. (EDT), Sunday, Oct. 23, in the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex, located at 7th & K Streets, SE, in Washington, D.C. Selections include Georg Philipp Telemann's Trio Sonata in G minor; Ludwig van Beethoven's String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat, Opus 74, Harp; and Richard Wagner's Siegfried Idyll. Free parking is available under the overpass on 7th Street and the concert will also stream live on the Marine Band website.

During a State Dinner on July 13, 1977, Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Jack Kline handed the baton to West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt as President Jimmy Carter looks on. Photo courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. - During a State Dinner on July 13, 1977, Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Jack Kline handed the baton to West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt as President Jimmy Carter looks on. Photo courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.

On May 14-15, 2015, Drum Majors from fleet Marine Corps bands, Washington, D.C. service bands, and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy came together for a Drum Major clinic to hone their skills and share ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - On May 14-15, 2015, Drum Majors from fleet Marine Corps bands, Washington, D.C. service bands, and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy came together for a Drum Major clinic to hone their skills and share ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)

March 8, 2015, at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., the Marine Band performed the concert "From the Land of the Northern Lights" featuring music by Scandinavian composers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - Maj. Michelle A. Rakers will conduct the Marine Band during the concert "Movie Night" at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 19, in Wilmington, Del. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released)

Iwo Jima survivor William Young at the Iwo Jima Memorial Ceremony held at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. Young wears his uniform issued 73 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - Iwo Jima survivor William Young at the Iwo Jima Memorial Ceremony held at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. Young wears his uniform issued 73 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)