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Marine Chamber Orchestra Concert - Jan. 23, 2022 - Marine Chamber Orchestra Concert - Jan. 23, 2022

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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Sousa Grave Ceremony Graphic 2021 - Sousa Grave Ceremony Graphic 2021

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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Chamber Music Series: Chamber ensembles from "The President's Own" will perform a concert Oct. 10, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET. - Chamber Music Series: Chamber ensembles from "The President's Own" will perform a concert Oct. 10, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET.

Chamber Concert: Music Born Out of Adversity

The Fall Chamber Music Series kicks-off on Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. ET with a concert coordinated by Staff Sgt. Timothy Huizenga, a French horn player in the Marine Band.WATCH“This unique program is full of music that inspires hope, even as much of the music was born out of adversity,” Huizenga said. “The first piece is a beautiful setting of Ludwig

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In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band premieres an original piece of music composed by Assistant Director Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin. In a special video production, the composition’s first performance was captured under the glowing stained glass of the Washington National Cathedral, while being played by the Marine Chamber Orchestra accompanied by a Joint Armed Forces Chorus. The piece takes its name, "These Lights, Which Shine," from a translation of a poem by Hannah Senesh titled "There are Stars." - In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band premieres an original piece of music composed by Assistant Director Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin. In a special video production, the composition’s first performance was captured under the glowing stained glass of the Washington National Cathedral, while being played by the Marine Chamber Orchestra accompanied by a Joint Armed Forces Chorus. The piece takes its name, "These Lights, Which Shine," from a translation of a poem by Hannah Senesh titled "There are Stars."

These Lights, Which Shine: A 9/11 20th Anniversary Tribute

In a special video production, "The President's Own" pays tribute to the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The performance features an original piece of music composed by Assistant Director Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin called "These Lights, Which Shine."

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"The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs under the direction of Col. Timothy Foley at Ground Zero for the first anniversary of 9/11. - "The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs under the direction of Col. Timothy Foley at Ground Zero for the first anniversary of 9/11.

The Nation Heals and the Marine Band Plays: 9/11 20th Anniversary

On this 20th anniversary of 9/11, “The President’s Own” reflects back on the day that so radically changed our modern time, and how the band has taken part in moments of the nation’s healing process.

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Marine Band Concert/Video Featuring Master Gunnery Sgt. Donald Patterson; Aug. 26, 2021 - Marine Band Concert/Video Featuring Master Gunnery Sgt. Donald Patterson; Aug. 26, 2021

Music Production Chief Retires After 30 Years with Marine Band

Music Production Chief and Arranger Master Gunnery Sgt. Donald Patterson joined the Marine Band in 1991 and has been an integral part of the band’s sound for the past three decades. In honor of his incredible tenure, the band recently performed a concert which highlighted several works which he arranged and transcribed over the course of his career, including pieces by Modest Mussorgsky, Giuseppe Verdi, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Philip Sousa, and more.

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"The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs at Wolf Trap for the park's 1986 summer season opening ceremonies. - "The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs at Wolf Trap for the park's 1986 summer season opening ceremonies.

Back for 50 Years at Wolf Trap

After a year of shuttered public performances at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to the Filene Center stage June 25-27, heading-up the return of audiences to the beloved Washington-area venue.

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