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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.

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."

"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.

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

"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.

All the votes have been tallied, and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band has declared its champion for Sousa’s March Mania 2021 - John Philip Sousa's "Hands Across the Sea!" - All the votes have been tallied, and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band has declared its champion for Sousa’s March Mania 2021 - John Philip Sousa's "Hands Across the Sea!"

John Williams & "The President's Own" - Just released! The Marine Band's newest recording: "John Williams and 'The President's Own.'" Recorded live on July 12, 2003, and July 20, 2008, at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., with John Williams conducting. The concerts were in honor of the United States Marine Band’s 205th and 210th Anniversaries.

In six weeks during the fall of 2020, musicians of “The President’s Own” held more than 1,000 Q&As, clinics and masterclasses, reaching over 28,000 music students from kindergarten through the university level. As a result of the now-widespread use of video calls in schools, these digital discussions spanned thousands of miles, taking place in 45 states and the District of Columbia. - In six weeks during the fall of 2020, musicians of “The President’s Own” held more than 1,000 Q&As, clinics and masterclasses, reaching over 28,000 music students from kindergarten through the university level. As a result of the now-widespread use of video calls in schools, these digital discussions spanned thousands of miles, taking place in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

Postcard for The Stars and Stripes Together: A Virtual Play Along - The American Bandmasters Association and the United States Marine Band invite you to perform virtually with the Marine Band! On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 1 p.m. (EDT) participate in a special Sousa event with Colonel Jason K. Fettig of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. With everyone joining online, Col. Fettig will conduct a performance of John Philip Sousa’s marches “The Thunderer” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” This free event is open to anyone and will take place on youtube.com/usmarineband. After the online play along, students through 12th grade are invited to submit a video of themselves performing “The Stars and Stripes Forever” for a worldwide collage performance that will be assembled and debuted on July 4th!

On April 6, 2020, the United States Marine Band released Volume 6 of The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa. This multi-year recording project offers a wealth of free, in-depth educational resources including full scores, individual parts, historical notes, recordings, performance practices, and scrolling score videos. PLEASE NOTE: Only six marches from Volume 6 are in the public domain and included for download. - On April 6, 2020, the United States Marine Band released Volume 6 of The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa. This multi-year recording project offers a wealth of free, in-depth educational resources including full scores, individual parts, historical notes, recordings, performance practices, and scrolling score videos. PLEASE NOTE: Only six marches from Volume 6 are in the public domain and included for download.

From a list of 32 marches, the competition came down to a pair of marches by Julius Fucik, the "Czech March King." In a close fight to the finish, Florentiner was crowned the 2020 Sousa's March Mania Champion, beating Entry of the Gladiators 4,911 to 4,454! - From a list of 32 marches, the competition came down to a pair of marches by Julius Fucik, the "Czech March King." In a close fight to the finish, Florentiner was crowned the 2020 Sousa's March Mania Champion, beating Entry of the Gladiators 4,911 to 4,454!