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A concert performed by a string duo from the Marine Chamber Orchestra will be live streamed on the Marine Band's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/usmarinebandTune in April 1, 2020, at 1 pm EST - A concert performed by a string duo from the Marine Chamber Orchestra will be live streamed on the Marine Band's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/usmarineband Tune in April 1, 2020, at 1 pm EST

Marine String Duo: Streaming On A Screen Near You

On April 1, you would be foolish not to stream a live concert from the U.S. Marine Band! Watch and listen from wherever you are as a string duo from “The President’s Own” tackles a wide variety of music, ranging from traditional and recognizable, to the new and downright groovy. The ensemble features Master Gunnery Sergeants Peter Wilson (violin) and Aaron Clay (double bass), an impeccable pair which has been strung together in the Marine Band for 26 years.

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“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra have canceled all public concerts through March 29, 2020. Some events will be live streamed instead. Impacted events:3/15 at 2 pm, Chamber Music at John Philip Sousa Band Hall in Washington, D.C. Live streamed only: www.youtube.com/usmarineband3/22 at 2 pm, Marine Band at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Canceled, no live stream.3/29 at 2 pm, Marine Chamber Orchestra at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Live streamed only: www.youtube.com/usmarineband - “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra have canceled all public concerts through March 29, 2020. Some events will be live streamed instead. Impacted events: 3/15 at 2 pm, Chamber Music at John Philip Sousa Band Hall in Washington, D.C. Live streamed only: www.youtube.com/usmarineband 3/22 at 2 pm, Marine Band at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Canceled, no live stream. 3/29 at 2 pm, Marine Chamber Orchestra at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Live streamed only: www.youtube.com/usmarineband

Chamber Music Series Features Unique Quartets LIVE STREAM ONLY

The Chamber Music Series will continue this Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. as a LIVE STREAM ONLY. Coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Jonathon Troy, this concert is all about unique quartets, including quartets for English horn and strings, brass, and saxophones. The concert will stream live online at www.marineband.marines.mil and youtube.com/usmarineband.

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On Sunday, Feb. 23, the Marine Band performed a concert which commemorated the 75th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. The concert took place at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. #IwoJima75 #WeAreIwo (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - On Sunday, Feb. 23, the Marine Band performed a concert which commemorated the 75th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. The concert took place at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. #IwoJima75 #WeAreIwo (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)

Paying Tribute: 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Over the past two weeks, members of the Marine Band have had the tremendous privilege of supporting events which honored those who fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. “Every year we lose more and more of our beloved World War II veterans,” said Marine Band Assistant Director Capt. Bryan P. Sherlock. “It is only right that we pause to honor those who have gone before us and established the legacy that our Marine Corps upholds today.”

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Marine Band Concerto Competition Final Round - Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. - High school students from around the nation were selected for the final round of the Marine Band Concerto Competition, which will be presented as a recital open to the public. The winner will be invited to perform his or her solo in concert with the Marine Band on April 5 and will receive a $2,500 scholarship from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The runner up will receive a $500 scholarship. The concert is free and will take place at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex, located at 7th & K Streets, SE, Washington, DC. Free parking is available under the overpass on 7th Street.

High School Musicians From Around the U.S. Contend to Win Concerto Competition

Eight high school musicians from the far corners of the United States will descend on Washington, D.C., this Saturday, Feb. 22, for the opportunity to win the Marine Band’s 2020 Concerto Competition, and a $2,500 scholarship courtesy of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

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Marine Band Members Who Fought at Iwo Jima

Louis V. HegedusHegedus joined the Marine Corps in 1940 and took part in the campaigns for Tinian, Saipan, the Marshall Islands, and Iwo Jima and was awarded the Purple Heart. He joined the Marine Band on July 15, 1948 and retired in 1970 after 30 years of service. As part of “The President’s Own,” he played tenor saxophone in the band and violin

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Marine Band Concert: Feb. 23, 2020 - Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. - Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the flag raising at Iwo Jima with an inspiring concert at the National Museum of the Marine Corps that memorializes famous campaigns of the Marine Corps, from World War II to the present day.

Marine Brass Ensemble Concert Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Flag Raising at Iwo Jima

On Feb, 23, 1945, photographer Joseph Rosenthal captured the image of six United States Marines raising a U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. To commemorate the historic 75th anniversary, a Marine Brass Ensemble will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. this Sunday, Feb. 23, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in

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Strathmore Gala Concert: Feb. 17 - Monday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. - Grammy Award-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta will conduct the Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra in a concert featuring American works, including a guest solo by world-class saxophonist Timothy McAllister. The concert is free, but tickets are required and are available at www.strathmore.org.

Presidents Day Gala Concert: Featuring Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta

As the nation observes Presidents Day, the United States Marine Band, which has performed for the executive office since 1798, will take the stage for a special Gala Concert in North Bethesda, Md., featuring internationally-recognized guest artists and a transcription world première. This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, at the

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Jim Lehrer Memorial Service - On Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, members of "The President's Own" supported the memorial service of former Marine Jim Lehrer. Lehrer, co-founder and longtime anchor of the PBS NewsHour, was a friend of the band. He died on Jan. 23 at the age of 85. A string quartet and vocalist performed and trumpeter sounded "Taps." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)

Marine Band Supports Memorial Service of Jim Lehrer

On Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, members of “The President’s Own” supported the memorial service of former Marine Jim Lehrer at the National United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. Lehrer, co-founder and longtime anchor of the PBS NewsHour and friend of the band died on Jan. 23 at the age of 85.

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Chamber Music Series: Feb. 9 - Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. - This concert focuses on pieces with unique instrumentation, including a French horn quartet, reed quintet, woodwind quintet with euphonium, cello/double bass duo, and a piece dedicated to percussion and piano.

Chamber Series to Include Reed Quintet, Horn Quartet, Strings

The 2020 Chamber Music Series will continue at 2 p.m., this Sunday, Feb. 9, with several performing groups to include a reed quintet, horn quartet, and woodwind sextet with euphonium. The concert, coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Brigette Knox, will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C.

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Marine Band Concert: Feb. 2, 2020 - Sunday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. - The Marine Band starts off February with a concert packed with traditional works accessible to all audiences. The heart of the concert lies with Percy Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy and Gustav Holst’s Suite No. 1 in E-flat, Opus 28, No. 1, but the program also features the stunning work of other beloved composers such as Sousa, Dvořák, Pryor, Mozart and Glazunov. Arrive early for a pre-concert performance by a gypsy jazz ensemble. The concert, which takes place at Northern Virginia Community College's Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, is free and open to the public.

Marine Band Concert Features Popular Wind Band Standards

While much of the country will focus on football this Sunday evening, the Marine Band has put together its own “super concert” for the afternoon, full of wind band favorites, popular marches, and the timeless orchestral transcriptions that hearken to the more than 200 year heritage of “The President’s Own.”

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Chamber Music Series: Jan. 26 - Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. - Musicians from "The President's Own" will perform a chamber concert featuring various ensembles. The concert is free and open to the public.

Chamber Music Series Begins with Brass Quintet and String Duo

The 2020 Chamber Music Series will begin at 2 p.m., this Sunday, Jan. 26, with its first concert of the year. The performance, coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Zachary Gauvain, will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C.

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