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February 8, 2026 Concert Graphic - February 8, 2026 Concert Graphic

"The President’s Own” Presents: “American Dreams”

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will continue its 2026 concert season with a program celebrating the spirit, imagination and perseverance that have shaped the American experience. Conducted by Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin, “American Dreams” features a rich tapestry of stories from composers such as Peter Boyer, George Gershwin, John Williams and John Philip Sousa; the 17th Director of the Marine Band.

February 1, 2026 Concert Graphic - February 1, 2026 Concert Graphic

CANCELED | “Home and Heart:” Celebrations of American Music

The celebration of America’s 250th birthday continues with a program of all-American composers conducted by Marine Band Assistant Director 1st Lt. Jose D. Toranzo. This Marine Chamber Orchestra performance will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria.

January 25, 2026 Concert Graphic - January 25, 2026 Concert Graphic

CANCELED | Marine Band Chamber Music Series Returns Jan. 25!

The Marine Band kicks off its Spring 2026 Chamber Music Series at 2 p.m. on Jan. 25 at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington. Coordinated by Trumpet and Cornet Player Staff Sgt. Daniel Taubenheim, the concert will feature Edward Gregson’s Three Dance Episodes performed by a brass septet, Franz Schubert’s “Der Hirt auf dem Felsen” (“The Shepherd on the Rock”) and more!

Sousa Season Opener Graphic - The Marine Band's Sousa Season Opener Performance

The Many-Sided Sousa: Sousa Season Opener 2026

John Philip Sousa – one of the most recognizable names in the wind band music world – was the 17th Director of the Marine Band. To honor his legacy, the Marine Band opens every spring concert season with a tribute to Sousa.

Marine Band Season Opener Graphic - Marine Band Season Opener Graphic

Join us for an Unforgettable Season Celebrating America 250!

This year marks the 250th Anniversary of The United States of America, and “The President’s Own” will kick off the occasion with a Spring Concert Season filled with uniquely programmed concerts designed to spark the patriotism in audience members.

Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long - Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long

Kickstart the Holiday Season with a Holiday Sing-A-Long!

Looking for a surefire way to jumpstart your holiday spirit? Join “The President’s Own” for a Holiday Sing-A-Long extravaganza! The performance will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Be sure to bring your best caroling voice and get ready for contagious holiday cheer. This

Oct. 4, 2025 Chamber Music Series Graphic - Oct. 4, 2025 Chamber Music Series Graphic

CANCELED: Marine Band Kicks Off Fall 2025 Chamber Music Series

The Marine Band kicks off its Fall 2025 Chamber Music Series on Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. with a program titled “Parades, Plows, Parties & Parlors.” Coordinated by Flutist Master Sgt. Heather Zenobia, the concert will take place at the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. The concert is free, no tickets are required.

2025 Tour Soloists standing together in uniform - 2025 Tour Soloists

Meet the 2025 National Concert Tour Soloists

Meet the 2025 National Concert Tour Soloists that will perform on the Southwestern United States, performing free, public concerts in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

Marine Band in Concert - Marine Band in Concert

Marine Band Gets the Show on the Road for Tour 2025

In 1891, 17th Marine Band Director John Philip Sousa took “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band on its first tour after President Benjamin Harrison gave permission to take the band outside of Washington, D.C. That year, the band traveled to 32 cities in New England and the Midwest, beginning a tradition of national concert tours that continues today.

Summer Concert on Aug. 23 at 7:30 PM - Summer Concert on Aug. 23

Summer String Soiree

Join “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 23 for an evening of delightful string music!

Marine Band members perform at the National Museum of the Marine Corps - Marine Band members perform at the National Museum of the Marine Corps

Marine Band Production Staff Construct America’s Soundtrack for the National Museum of the Marine Corps

Since 2009, patrons at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia have experienced the sound of “The President’s Own” through an audiovisual exhibit incorporating the band’s renditions of some of its most iconic repertoire. In 2025, the Marine Band was asked to re-record these pieces for a new iteration of the exhibit, refreshing the experience for the next generation of museum visitors.

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