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Concert at the Capitol - On Thursday, June 6, the U.S. Marine Band, conducted by Capt. Bryan Sherlock, performed music by John Philip Sousa, Amilcare Ponchielli, and Henry Fillmore during the evening summer concert at the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)
Marine Band on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol - On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, Assistant Director Captain Bryan Sherlock conducted the Marine Band on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)
On Aug. 16, 2015, the U.S. Marine Big Band performed at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - On Aug. 16, 2015, the U.S. Marine Big Band performed at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)
Marine Chamber Orchestra: Summer Series - Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. -Conducted by Assistant Director Capt. Ryan J. Nowlin, the Marine Chamber Orchestra continues its Summer Series with a concert featuring Franz Schubert’s Overture in C minor, D. 8 and Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Opus 131. The program also includes Eric Ewazen’s Down a River of Time featuring oboe soloist Staff Sgt. Trevor Mowry. There will be no pre-concert ensemble performance prior to this concert. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will take place at Schlesinger Concert Hall at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria.
On July 11, 1798 President John Adams signed an Act of Congress which reorganized the Marine Corps and allowed for "thirty two drums and fifes." These early musicians formed what is now known as "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band. - On July 11, 1798 President John Adams signed an Act of Congress which reorganized the Marine Corps and allowed for "thirty two drums and fifes." These early musicians formed what is now known as "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band.