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United States Marine Band

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Mission
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to provide 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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Sousa's March Mania 2026

Sousa's March Mania begins March 2! Listen to the competing marches and fill out your bracket now!

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2026 Concert Season

Join us for an unforgettable season of music as we celebrate 250 years of America! From Sousa, to Gershwin, to Copland and more!

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New Album!

"The President’s Own” United States Marine Band proudly announces its 41st album release, “Semper Fidelis: The United States Marine Corps at 250.”

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Join the Marine Band

Check out our current job opportunities.

 

News

This week the Marine Band will conclude its summer series with a program chock full of patriotic favorites and familiar works for wind band by great composers such as John Williams, Percy Grainger, and John Philip Sousa—the March King. Conducted by Assistant Director Major Ryan J. Nowlin, the free concert will take place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va.“I wanted to end the summer with a feel-good program that resonated especially with Marine Corps families,” Nowlin said, “With the backdrop of the extraordinary museum, it should be a memorable experience.” - This week the Marine Band will conclude its summer series with a program chock full of patriotic favorites and familiar works for wind band by great composers such as John Williams, Percy Grainger, and John Philip Sousa—the March King. Conducted by Assistant Director Major Ryan J. Nowlin, the free concert will take place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va.