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Concerto Competition Finals to Feature Six High School Musicians

Six very talented young musicians from across the country will convene at John Philip Sousa Band Hall on Saturday, Feb. 19, to compete in the final round of the Marine Band’s 2022 Concerto Competition. This 2 p.m. (EST) performance on Feb. 19, is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/usmarineband.

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Marine Chamber Orchestra: Unlikely Pairings - This Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin, will feature the unlikely pairing of violin and cello in Johannes Brahms’ final work for orchestra, as well as another unlikely pairing: the music of Joseph Haydn juxtaposed with the much more contemporary music of Anna Clyne who drew inspiration from Haydn’s Symphony No. 60.

Marine Chamber Orchestra - In-Person Feb. 13

This Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin, will feature the unlikely pairing of violin and cello in Johannes Brahms’ final work for orchestra, as well as another unlikely pairing: the music of Joseph Haydn juxtaposed with the much more contemporary music of Anna Clyne who drew inspiration from Haydn’s Symphony No. 60.

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Marine Band Concert - Feb. 6 - This Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. ET, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band presents the unique concert “Something Old, Something New.” Featuring the conducting talents of both Marine Band Director Col. Jason K. Fettig and newly-appointed Assistant Director 1st Lt. Darren Y. Lin, this concert marks Lin’s Marine Band conducting debut.

Marine Band Concert - In-Person Feb. 6

This Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m., “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band presents the unique concert “Something Old, Something New.” Featuring the conducting talents of both Marine Band Director Col. Jason K. Fettig and newly-appointed Assistant Director 1st Lt. Darren Y. Lin, this concert marks Lin’s Marine Band conducting debut.

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Introducing 1st Lt. Darren Lin, New Assistant Director of “The President’s Own”

Get to know 1st Lt. Darren Y. Lin, the newest assistant director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band.

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Chamber Music Series - Chamber Music Series - Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022

Chamber Music Series - Livestream & In-Person Jan. 30

Musicians of “The President’s Own” will kick off the 2022 Chamber Music Series this Sunday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. (ET) with an eclectic mix of chamber music featuring both new and familiar works. The program will feature a variety of ensembles, including a trombone quartet, clarinet and strings, a brass quintet, and a string quartet.

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Marine Chamber Orchestra – Live & In-Person Jan. 23

On Sunday, January 23 at 2 p.m., the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra returns to the stage for public performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria. Anchored by two works for soloist and orchestra, this program explores the many moods and colors of classical music, both new and old.

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Free Holiday Concerts - Read more about upcoming holiday concerts Dec. 18 & 19.

Holiday Concerts Dec. 18 & 19

Two different ensembles from "The President's Own" will present free holiday concerts on Dec. 18 & 19.

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Happy 167th Birthday Sousa!

Nov. 6, 2021 marks the 167th birthday of the Marine Band's esteemed 17th director, John Philip Sousa, and the 55th year of the Marine Band's annual celebratory performance at Sousa's gravesite in honor of their former leader. Join the Marine Band for this special performance at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6 in Congressional Cemetery near the chapel (1801 E St. SE, Washington, DC). This event is open to the public and tickets are not required.

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Chamber Music Series: Chamber ensembles from "The President's Own" will perform a concert Oct. 31, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET. - Chamber Music Series: Chamber ensembles from "The President's Own" will perform a concert Oct. 31, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET.

Halloween Chamber Concert

This Sunday, the 2021 Fall Chamber Series will conclude with a Halloween concert at 2 p.m. ET. Coordinated by Bassoonist Staff Sgt. Stephen Rudman, the musicians of the Marine Band will narrate the antics of a medieval prankster in Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel - einmal anders!; take you through the streets of Manhattan in Valerie Coleman’s “Rubispheres” No. 3; and give you a bit of a fright—perfect for Halloween—with scary depictions by Camille Saint-Saëns and Modest Mussorgsky in Danse Macabre and Night on Bald Mountain.

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Chamber Music Series: Chamber ensembles from "The President's Own" will perform a concert Oct. 24, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET. - Chamber Music Series: Chamber ensembles from "The President's Own" will perform a concert Oct. 24, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET.

Chamber Concert: Featuring Strings and Piano

The 2021 Fall Chamber Series continues at 2 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 24, featuring strings and piano. Coordinated by Violinist Staff Sgt. Ryo Usami, the performance will stream live online will be open to the public at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C.

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Chamber Music Series: Chamber ensembles from "The President's Own" will perform a concert Oct. 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET. - Chamber Music Series: Chamber ensembles from "The President's Own" will perform a concert Oct. 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET.

Chamber Concert: Composers Who Immigrated to the U.S. During WWII

On Sunday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. ET, the 2021 Fall Chamber Series continues with a performance coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Lewis Gilmore. Stream the concert live online or attend in person at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C.

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