CHAMBER MUSIC SERIESSunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Andrew Dees, the program will include various ensembles from brass quintet and horn quartet to duos and trios performing music by Franz Schubert, Paul Hindemith, and the world première of Pages from an American Cookbook by Andrew Horwitz. The concert will stream live at www.marineband.marines.mil.YOUNG CONDUCTOR & COMPOSER MENTOR PROJECT CONCERTTuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. (EDT) - The Marine Band will serve as the ensemble-in-residence for the National Band Association’s 2015 Young Composer & Conductor Mentor Project. The project allows young artists, ages 29 and under, to work with renowned mentors in their field free of charge and to collaborate with a world-class musical ensemble. Both concerts will take place at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., and are free with no tickets required. - CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Andrew Dees, the program will include various ensembles from brass quintet and horn quartet to duos and trios performing music by Franz Schubert, Paul Hindemith, and the world première of Pages from an American Cookbook by Andrew Horwitz. The concert will stream live at www.marineband.marines.mil. YOUNG CONDUCTOR & COMPOSER MENTOR PROJECT CONCERT Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. (EDT) - The Marine Band will serve as the ensemble-in-residence for the National Band Association’s 2015 Young Composer & Conductor Mentor Project. The project allows young artists, ages 29 and under, to work with renowned mentors in their field free of charge and to collaborate with a world-class musical ensemble. Both concerts will take place at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., and are free with no tickets required.

On May 14-15, 2015, Drum Majors from fleet Marine Corps bands, Washington, D.C. service bands, and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy came together for a Drum Major clinic to hone their skills and share ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - On May 14-15, 2015, Drum Majors from fleet Marine Corps bands, Washington, D.C. service bands, and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy came together for a Drum Major clinic to hone their skills and share ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)

Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - It is well known that Johannes Brahms played a big part in the international fame that came to Antonin Dvořák after he submitted his work for the Austrian State Stipendium. But it is much lesser known that Brahms was “visibly overcome by the mastery and talent of this unknown individual.” This tremendous pairing in friendship is analogous when pairing their music and their inventive, beautiful melodies that were seemingly endless. The concert, conducted by Maj. Michelle A. Rakers, will include two works by Brahms and two solo works by Dvořák: his Violin Concerto in A minor, Opus 53, featuring soloist Staff Sgt. Karen Johnson, and his Rondo in G minor, Opus 94 and Silent Woods from From Bohemia’s Forest, Opus 68, featuring cello soloist Staff Sgt. Charlaine Prescott. The performance, which will be held at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., is free and no tickets are required. - Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - It is well known that Johannes Brahms played a big part in the international fame that came to Antonin Dvořák after he submitted his work for the Austrian State Stipendium. But it is much lesser known that Brahms was “visibly overcome by the mastery and talent of this unknown individual.” This tremendous pairing in friendship is analogous when pairing their music and their inventive, beautiful melodies that were seemingly endless. The concert, conducted by Maj. Michelle A. Rakers, will include two works by Brahms and two solo works by Dvořák: his Violin Concerto in A minor, Opus 53, featuring soloist Staff Sgt. Karen Johnson, and his Rondo in G minor, Opus 94 and Silent Woods from From Bohemia’s Forest, Opus 68, featuring cello soloist Staff Sgt. Charlaine Prescott. The performance, which will be held at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., is free and no tickets are required.

Sunday, May 10 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by violinist Staff Sgt. Sheng Tsung-Wang, the program will feature various string ensembles, including string quartet, solo violin, and duets for violin and double bass and violin and piano. The concert, which will be held at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., is free and no tickets are required. Live streaming at www.marineband.marines.mil. - Sunday, May 10 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by violinist Staff Sgt. Sheng Tsung-Wang, the program will feature various string ensembles, including string quartet, solo violin, and duets for violin and double bass and violin and piano. The concert, which will be held at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., is free and no tickets are required. Live streaming at www.marineband.marines.mil.