Coordinated by assistant principal clarinet Staff Sgt. Patrick Morgan, the program will feature various string and brass ensembles, including a quintet for clarinet and strings. The concert is free; no tickets are required. The performance will also stream live on the Marine Band website and YouTube channel: www.marineband.marines.mil or youtube.com/usmarineband - Coordinated by assistant principal clarinet Staff Sgt. Patrick Morgan, the program will feature various string and brass ensembles, including a quintet for clarinet and strings. The concert is free; no tickets are required. The performance will also stream live on the Marine Band website and YouTube channel: www.marineband.marines.mil or youtube.com/usmarineband

The year 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Although seven decades have passed since that turbulent time, we continue to celebrate the monumental accomplishments of the incredible men and women of our “Greatest Generation.” It was also exactly 70 years from this concert date—on Feb. 23, 1945—that Joe Rosenthal snapped his immortal photograph of five Marines and a Navy corpsman raising the flag on Mount Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima. Come join the Marine Band and guest narrator and former Marine Jim Lehrer, journalist, author, and former anchor of the PBS NewsHour, for a Time Capsule concert that celebrates the legacy of the hard fought victory of World War II. The concert is free but tickets are required and limited to two per request. Tickets will be available at the Strathmore box office or online at www.strathmore.org approximately one month prior to the concert. - The year 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Although seven decades have passed since that turbulent time, we continue to celebrate the monumental accomplishments of the incredible men and women of our “Greatest Generation.” It was also exactly 70 years from this concert date—on Feb. 23, 1945—that Joe Rosenthal snapped his immortal photograph of five Marines and a Navy corpsman raising the flag on Mount Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima. Come join the Marine Band and guest narrator and former Marine Jim Lehrer, journalist, author, and former anchor of the PBS NewsHour, for a Time Capsule concert that celebrates the legacy of the hard fought victory of World War II. The concert is free but tickets are required and limited to two per request. Tickets will be available at the Strathmore box office or online at www.strathmore.org approximately one month prior to the concert.

The collection of works on this concert celebrates “colors” in music. Co-principal oboe Staff Sgt. Trevor Mowry, left, will perform Jean Françaix’s musical interpretation of the flower clocks found in many famous gardens throughout the world, and vivid sound impressions of the paintings of Mark Rothko will be depicted by the talented American composer Adam Schoenberg. Added to the palette are two vibrant works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to The Magic Flute, K. 620, and Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67. Each of these selections are as “primary” to the classical repertoire as red, yellow, and blue. The concert is free; no tickets are required. - The collection of works on this concert celebrates “colors” in music. Co-principal oboe Staff Sgt. Trevor Mowry, left, will perform Jean Françaix’s musical interpretation of the flower clocks found in many famous gardens throughout the world, and vivid sound impressions of the paintings of Mark Rothko will be depicted by the talented American composer Adam Schoenberg. Added to the palette are two vibrant works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to The Magic Flute, K. 620, and Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67. Each of these selections are as “primary” to the classical repertoire as red, yellow, and blue. The concert is free; no tickets are required.

The Sousa Season Opener once again takes its inspiration from the many brilliant programs conducted by the “March King” throughout his career, but this year’s concert added a special feature by allowing patrons the opportunity to choose the program from among some of Sousa’s favorite works. The winning pieces were then assembled to form an entertaining concert modeled after our most famous Director’s unique style. Besides several of Sousa’s marches and works by Wagner, Verdi, and Rimsky-Korsakov, highlights include cornet soloist Master Sgt. Michael Mergen performing Herbert L. Clarke’s “Nereid,” and mezzo-soprano Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell’Omo singing “My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice” from Camille Saint-Saëns’ opera Samson and Delilah. The concert is free; no tickets are required. - The Sousa Season Opener once again takes its inspiration from the many brilliant programs conducted by the “March King” throughout his career, but this year’s concert added a special feature by allowing patrons the opportunity to choose the program from among some of Sousa’s favorite works. The winning pieces were then assembled to form an entertaining concert modeled after our most famous Director’s unique style. Besides several of Sousa’s marches and works by Wagner, Verdi, and Rimsky-Korsakov, highlights include cornet soloist Master Sgt. Michael Mergen performing Herbert L. Clarke’s “Nereid,” and mezzo-soprano Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell’Omo singing “My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice” from Camille Saint-Saëns’ opera Samson and Delilah. The concert is free; no tickets are required.