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On Sept. 19, 2015, the Marine Band performed at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C., as part of its National Tour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - On Sept. 19, 2015, the Marine Band performed at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C., as part of its National Tour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)
Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by harpist Master Gunnery Sgt. Karen Grimsey, the program will feature a variety of ensembles performing the works of a wide range of composers including Niccolò Paganini, Maurice Ravel, Astor Piazzolla, and Peter Schickele. The music will take the audience on an emotional ride from lovely days gone by to simple beauty and downright fun.Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by euphonium player Staff Sgt. Hiram Diaz, the concert will showcase an array of small ensembles, from percussion quartet to a brass choir, performing selections by such composers as Johann Melchior Molter, Victor Babin, and Eric Ewazen.Both concerts are 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. The concerts will also stream live on the Marine Band website. - Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by harpist Master Gunnery Sgt. Karen Grimsey, the program will feature a variety of ensembles performing the works of a wide range of composers including Niccolò Paganini, Maurice Ravel, Astor Piazzolla, and Peter Schickele. The music will take the audience on an emotional ride from lovely days gone by to simple beauty and downright fun. Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by euphonium player Staff Sgt. Hiram Diaz, the concert will showcase an array of small ensembles, from percussion quartet to a brass choir, performing selections by such composers as Johann Melchior Molter, Victor Babin, and Eric Ewazen. Both concerts are 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. The concerts 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.