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Baton given to John Philip Sousa by the members of the Marine Band upon his retirement in 1892. The baton has become a symbol of the Marine Band Directorate and has been traditionally passed from Director to Director in every Change of Command ceremony. - Baton given to John Philip Sousa by the members of the Marine Band upon his retirement in 1892. The baton has become a symbol of the Marine Band Directorate and has been traditionally passed from Director to Director in every Change of Command ceremony.
The Marine Chamber Orchestra performed its final 2016 Summer Series concert on Aug. 20, at Northern Virginia Community College's Schlesinger Concert Hall in Alexandria, Va., featuring music by John Ireland, James Cohn, and Sir Hubert H. Parry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - The Marine Chamber Orchestra performed its final 2016 Summer Series concert on Aug. 20, at Northern Virginia Community College's Schlesinger Concert Hall in Alexandria, Va., featuring music by John Ireland, James Cohn, and Sir Hubert H. Parry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released)
Gunnery Sergeants Alan Prather and Brian Turnmire perform with Free Country, the Marine Band's contemporary country music ensemble, on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - Gunnery Sergeants Alan Prather and Brian Turnmire perform with Free Country, the Marine Band's contemporary country music ensemble, on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released)
On June 7, 2017, the Marine Band performed a summer concert at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The program included Sousa's march, "Manhattan Beach," Sparke's Pantomime, King's march, "The Melody Shop," and a medley of Johnny Mercer songs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - On June 7, 2017, the Marine Band performed a summer concert at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The program included Sousa's march, "Manhattan Beach," Sparke's Pantomime, King's march, "The Melody Shop," and a medley of Johnny Mercer songs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
A Marine Jazz Ensemble from "The President's Own" performed an eclectic mix of jazz standards for visitors during the afternoon of July 2 at the National Museum of American History. (USMC photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - A Marine Jazz Ensemble from "The President's Own" performed an eclectic mix of jazz standards for visitors during the afternoon of July 2 at the National Museum of American History. (USMC photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released)
On July 27, 2016, the Marine Band performed a Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - On July 27, 2016, the Marine Band performed a Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)