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Marines

United States Marine Band

Mission

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization.

UPDATES

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Coast to Coast Tour

October 1-30, 2024: Get free tickets!

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Fall Chamber Music Series

Free chamber music concerts in October!

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Join the Marine Band

Check out our current job opportunities.

News

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Marine Band Continues Fall Chamber Music Series at Levine Music with "Electric Counterpoint"

The Marine Band continues its Fall 2024 Chamber Music Series on Oct. 17 at 7:00 p.m. with a program titled “Electric Counterpoint.” Coordinated by Oboist Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Mowry, the concert will take place at Lang Recital Hall at Levine Music. The concert is free, no tickets are required. However, attendees are encouraged to RSVP for the performance on Levine Music’s website.

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Marine Band opens Fall Chamber Series at Alexandria Lyceum

The Marine Band will open its Fall 2024 Chamber Music Series at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6 with a program of pieces inspired by historical Marine Band performances. Coordinated by clarinetist Gunnery Sgt. Lucia Disano, the concert will take place at The Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum in Alexandria. This concert is free and no tickets are required.

2024 Marine Band Tour Soloists - 2024 Marine Band Tour Soloists

Meet the 2024 Marine Band Coast-to-Coast Tour Soloists!

Soprano vocalist and concert moderator Staff Sgt. Hannah Davis of Pittsburgh, Pa. joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in September 2023. She is the band’s second official female vocalist. In addition to acting as concert moderator, Davis will solo on every tour concert during the Marine Band’s 2024 Coast-to-Coast Tour. To prepare for the tour, Davis collaborated with Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin and Staff Arranger Gunnery Sgt. Scott Ninmer to select three pieces for this year’s tour.

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