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On Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform its final concert of the summer, closing the summer season of its 225th Anniversary. Conducted by Marine Band Director Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the free concert takes place at 7 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., and will take place rain or shine. The band will perform patriotic marches as well as powerful wind band selections with something for everyone to enjoy, with music that highlights the remarkable virtuosity and diverse skill of the Marine Band musicians. - On Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform its final concert of the summer, closing the summer season of its 225th Anniversary. Conducted by Marine Band Director Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the free concert takes place at 7 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., and will take place rain or shine. The band will perform patriotic marches as well as powerful wind band selections with something for everyone to enjoy, with music that highlights the remarkable virtuosity and diverse skill of the Marine Band musicians.
Marine Chamber Orchestra - Marine Chamber Orchestra
This week marks the final Marine Band performances by mezzo-soprano Master Sgt. Sara Sheffield—it’s the end of an era. Sheffield was the band’s first female vocalist and has served for 20 years singing at the White House and the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ residence as well as performing regularly in the Washington, D.C., area and across the country during the band’s annual concert tour. Conducted by Associate Director Major Ryan Nowlin, Sheffield will perform four pieces specially-selected as she wraps up her vocal career. The free concerts will take place at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall in Washington, D.C., and 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the U.S. Capitol; the Wednesday concert will also livestream. - This week marks the final Marine Band performances by mezzo-soprano Master Sgt. Sara Sheffield—it’s the end of an era. Sheffield was the band’s first female vocalist and has served for 20 years singing at the White House and the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ residence as well as performing regularly in the Washington, D.C., area and across the country during the band’s annual concert tour. Conducted by Associate Director Major Ryan Nowlin, Sheffield will perform four pieces specially-selected as she wraps up her vocal career. The free concerts will take place at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall in Washington, D.C., and 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the U.S. Capitol; the Wednesday concert will also livestream.
Marine Band will livestream and perform at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 9 at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C., and at 8 p.m., Aug. 10 at the U.S. Capitol. - Marine Band will livestream and perform at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 9 at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C., and at 8 p.m., Aug. 10 at the U.S. Capitol.
John Williams receives a standing ovation from the audience after being named an Honorary Marine during the Marine Band's 225th anniversary concert at The Kennedy Center for the Perfomring Arts on July 16, 2023.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Chase Baran/released) - John Williams receives a standing ovation from the audience after being named an Honorary Marine during the Marine Band's 225th anniversary concert at The Kennedy Center for the Perfomring Arts on July 16, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Chase Baran/released)
Marine Band will livestream and perform at 7:30 p.m., July 26 at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C., and at 8 p.m., July 27 at the U.S. Capitol. - Marine Band will livestream and perform at 7:30 p.m., July 26 at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C., and at 8 p.m., July 27 at the U.S. Capitol.
Marine Fusion Jazz to perform Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Glen Echo Park in Maryland. - Marine Fusion Jazz to perform Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Glen Echo Park in Maryland.
Composer and Conductor John Williams leads the United States Marine Band in rehearsal on July 15, 2023, the day before its 225th anniversary concert at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Marine Band will perform a program entirely comprised of Williams' work, marking the fourth such collaboration between the artist and ensemble since 2003. - Composer and Conductor John Williams leads the United States Marine Band in rehearsal on July 15, 2023, the day before its 225th anniversary concert at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Marine Band will perform a program entirely comprised of Williams' work, marking the fifth collaboration between the artist and ensemble since 2003.
225 Anniversary Graphic - 225 Anniversary Graphic
Check out our concert in person or online Wednesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. (ET). Kicking things off with a march titled “The National Game” by John Philip Sousa, “The March King.” Summer schedule: https://express.adobe.com/page/yDBT8iIq87Mi7/ - Check out our concert in person or online Wednesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. (ET). Kicking things off with a march titled “The National Game” by John Philip Sousa, “The March King.” Summer schedule: https://express.adobe.com/page/yDBT8iIq87Mi7/ Program: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Portals/175/Docs/Programs/060723.pdf Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrg_FAANMwg
Chamber Music Series: May 7 - Chamber Music Series: May 7