An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

News

Sign up for the Marine Band newsletter HERE.

Keyword

Sort

Tags

4 MAY Concert Graphic - 4 MAY Concert Graphic

"The President's Own" Goes Hollywood for May 4th Concert

Grab your popcorn and enjoy the show as the Marine Band performs a concert “May the 4th Be With You: Marine Band at the Movies.” The performance will take place at 2 p.m. on May 4 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Virginia. The concert is free and open to the public.

27 APR Graphic - 27 APR Graphic

Chamber Series with 11 Clarinets Plus Brass Symphony

This week, “The President’s Own” concludes its 2025 Winter/Spring Chamber Music Series at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 27. Coordinated by clarinetist Gunnery Sgt. Lewis Gilmore, the concert will take place at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, DC. The concert is free. No tickets are required.

The graphic reads: Carmen at 150 on April 13 at 2 p.m. at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center - April 13th Concert: Carmen at 150

Carmen at 150 and Wynton Marsalis’ Trumpet Concerto

Join “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for an action-packed program at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center - Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus featuring George Bizet’s renowned and wonderfully dramatic Carmen Symphony. The concert will showcase guest artist Michael Sachs, principal trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra, performing the Wynton Marsalis Trumpet Concerto.

Graphic of The Marines' Hymn logo - The 2025 March Mania Winner is The Marines' Hymn

THE MARINES’ HYMN TAKES THE GOLD IN THIS YEAR’S MARCH MANIA COMPETITION

In a nail-biting race to the finish line, The Marines’ Hymn was crowned the victorious winner of Sousa’s 2025 March Mania, and John Philip Sousa’s “Semper Fidelis” walked away in defeat.

Marine Chamber Orchestra concert April 6, 2025 - Marine Chamber Orchestra concert April 6, 2025

Orchestra to Perform Works by Milhaud and Haydn

This Sunday, the Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform the beloved works of two masters: Darius Milhaud’s remarkable La Création du monde, Opus 81a, and Joseph Haydn’s folk-like and highly original Symphony No. 88 in G, Hob. I:88. The free concert is open to the public and will take place at 2 p.m., April 6, at the Jim Rouse Theatre and Performing Arts Center at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland.

Marine Chamber orchestra Performs for the Opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum - Marine Chamber orchestra Performs for the Opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum

Marine Chamber Orchestra Supports Medal of Honor Museum’s Mission to Inspire

On National Medal of Honor Day, we recognize those who went beyond the call of duty and showed extraordinary courage in the heat of battle. Over this past weekend, the Marine Chamber Orchestra performed at a special dinner event ahead of the National Medal of Honor Museum’s Grand Opening, which takes place today. The museum honors the recipients by telling their stories—their lives, how they grew up, why they joined the military in the first place, and much more with artifacts, family letters, uniforms, flags, the actual medals, and innovative technology recreating the landscape of battlefields.

Young People's Concert 2025 - Young People's Concert 2025

Children and Families to Enjoy Magic Pearl at Young People’s Concert

This Sunday, the Marine Chamber Orchestra will take the stage to perform this year’s Young People’s Concert titled “Magic Pearl.” The performance will take place at 2 p.m., on March 30 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va. The concert is free and open to the public.

Semper Fidelis: USMC 250th Gala - This year as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Marine Corps, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band; "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps; and the United States Fleet Marine Corps Composite Band will perform together on one stage for the first time in history.

Semper Fidelis: USMC 250th Gala Concert

This year as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Marine Corps, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band; "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps; and the United States Fleet Marine Corps Composite Band will perform together on one stage for the first time in history.

Symphonic Celestials - Symphonic Celestials

Marine Chamber Orchestra: Symphonic Celestials

Join “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16 for a musician-led performance at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at the Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus.

March 2, 2025 Chamber Music Series Graphic - March 2, 2025 Chamber Music Series Graphic

2025 Chamber Music Series Continues at First Congressional United Church of Christ in Washington, DC.

This week, “The President’s Own” continues its 2025 Chamber Music Series at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 2. Coordinated by trumpet and cornet player Gunnery Sgt. Brandon Eubank, the concert will be at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, DC. The concert is free. No tickets are required.

Iwo Jima 80th Anniversary Concert Graphic - Iwo Jima 80th Anniversary Concert Graphic

Marine Band to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Join “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, for a special concert commemorating the Battle of Iwo Jima exactly 80 years from the day Joe Rosenthal took his striking photograph of six Marines raising the flag atop Mt. Suribachi. Taking inspiration from one of World War II’s most iconic images, the program will present a variety of pieces new and old recalling the sacrifices made by Americans on the way to victory in the Pacific Theater.

United States Marine Band