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Anthems - The Marine Band's 35th educational recording Anthems.

“Anthems” – A Conversation with the Director

“Anthems” – A Conversation with the Director This week the Marine Band released its annual educational recording. Recently, Assistant Communication Strategist Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali sat down with Col Fettig to learn more about this year’s CD: Anthems.

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Holiday Sing-A-Long - Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. - Join musicians from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for an exciting and interactive Holiday Sing-A-Long at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va. The event will feature several instrumental selections of well-known holiday tunes as well as a sing-a-long to holiday favorites including “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” and more! Don’t miss this special night perfect for the whole family! The concert is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Holiday Sing-A-Long at National Museum of the Marine Corps

Join musicians from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for an exciting and interactive Holiday Sing-A-Long at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va. The event will feature several instrumental selections of well-known holiday tunes such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Santa Baby,” “White Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” In addition, the Marine Band vocalists baritone Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear and mezzo-soprano Gunnery Sgt. Sara Sheffield will lead the audience in a sing-a-long of holiday favorites including “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Deck the Halls,” “Let It Snow,” and more!

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National Christmas Tree Lighting - On Dec. 4, 2014 the Marine Band performed at the National Christmas Tree Lighting at President's Park in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)

Marine Band to Perform at National Christmas Tree Lighting

This week the Marine Band will provide the musical soundtrack for the National Christmas Tree lighting in Washington, D.C. As stated in a National Park Foundation release, “A lovely melding of music, national parks, outdoor performance, and holiday cheer, the 97th National Christmas Tree Lighting will feature not only the official lighting of the

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Holiday Sing-A-Long at Wolf Trap - On Dec. 6, 2014, the Marine Band, conducted by Assistant Director 1stLt. Ryan J. Nowlin, performed a holiday concert at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va. Mezzo-soprano Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo and Master Sgt. Kevin Bennear led the annual Sing-A-Long of Christmas carols and Hannukah songs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)

Join us in Song at Wolf Trap’s Holiday Sing-A-Long

Year-end festivities are in full swing, meaning thousands of Washington, D.C., area families will bundle up to join the United States Marine Band for a beloved musical tradition – the Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long. This year’s event will take place on Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.

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