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Marine Brass Ensembles will perform holiday favorites and other classical works at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) - Marine Brass Ensembles will perform holiday favorites and other classical works at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)

Marine Brass Offer a Romantic Holiday Concert

Coordinated by trumpet/cornet player Gunnery Sgt. Robert Singer, the holiday soundtrack will continue as Marine brass ensembles perform seasonal favorites and other works inspired by love and romance at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. The concert is free and no tickets are

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December Audio Includes Beethoven, Bach, and Holiday Music

This month’s Web Exclusives audio downloads not only include a popular march and featured violin solo, but also holiday music favorites. Whether sitting by the fire with some hot cocoa, trimming the tree, or hosting a holiday party, the following three classic holiday tunes are perfect for any occasion this month:Joy to the WorldParade of the

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A Marine Big Band formed by members of "The President's Own" will perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14 at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) - A Marine Big Band formed by members of "The President's Own" will perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14 at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)

Bring Your Holiday Dancing Shoes on Dec. 14!

The Marine Jazz Combo and Big Band holiday performance at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, is sure to make the audience kick up their heels and “boogie-woogie” along in their seats to a program full of spirit, nostalgia, and swinging beats.The concert is coordinated by trumpet player Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Orban and he originally planned to program music from

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The Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform a free holiday concert at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - The Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform a free holiday concert at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released)

Holiday Concert at the National Museum of the Marine Corps

“The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Assistant Director Maj. Michelle A. Rakers, will fill the Leatherneck Gallery at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., with the sounds of the season at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11. The holiday concert is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.The

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President Lyndon B. Johnson at National Tree Lighting, Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 1966. White House courtesy photo. - President Lyndon B. Johnson at National Tree Lighting, Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 1966. White House courtesy photo.

O Christmas Tree

At 5 p.m. (EST), Thursday, Dec. 4, the Marine Band will provide the holiday soundtrack for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in front of the White House hosted by Tom Hanks and his wife actress Rita Wilson. Directed by Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig, the band will play songs of the season to compliment special guest artists

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