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Marines

United States Marine Band

Mission

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform 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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March Mania 2023

Sousa's March Mania begins March 1! Listen to the competing marches and fill out your bracket now!

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2023 Concert Season

Check out the packed schedule of free band, orchestra & chamber concerts.

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New Album: Monuments

The Marine Band announces its newest album available for free download.

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Audition for the Marine Band

Check out our upcoming auditions.

News

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MARCH 12 MARINE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT

The Marine Chamber Music series continues with a unique performance this Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College, in Alexandria, VA.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Marine Band

On March 7, 1973, French horn player Ruth Johnson successfully won a Marine Band audition and became the first female to enlist in “The President’s Own.” In honor of 50 years of women in the Marine Band, two concerts will be held this weekend focusing on the work of female composers and arrangers, and highlighting some of the band’s many talented female musicians.

Marine Band Performance at ABA - On March 4, 2022, the Marine Band performed at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University as part of the American Bandmasters Association 87th Annual Convention, featuring multiple guest conductors, including former Marine Band Directors Col. John R. Bourgeois, USMC (Ret.) and Col. Michael J. Colburn, USMC (Ret.). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Brian Rust)

Marine Band Performs Concert in Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the United States Marine Band will perform the free concert “Our New Day Begun: A Tribute to Black History” at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, featuring a collection of both old and new works by Black composers.

United States Marine Band