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Marine Chamber Orchestra Concert: Jan. 19, 2020 - 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19 - The Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform the concert titled “The Seasons,” featuring works by Sergei Prokofiev, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and William Alwyn. Conducted by Assistant Director Capt. Bryan P. Sherlock, the concert will take place at Northern Virginia Community College’s Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandra, Va. The performance is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Orchestra Begins 2020 Season with Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky

The Marine Chamber Orchestra returns to the concert stage at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19 for its first performance of the 2020 season, taking the audience on a musical trip through the natural world with the program titled “The Seasons,” featuring works by renowned composers Sergei Prokofiev, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and William Alwyn.

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Sousa Season Opener: Jan. 12 - Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. - This year's Sousa Season Opener celebrates Sousa the American operetta composer, and the program highlights instrumental selections, songs, and marches from five of his most enduring works in the genre. The concert, which is free with no tickets required, will take place at George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall in Fairfax, Va.

2020 Sousa Season Opener

On Sunday, Jan. 12, the Marine Band kicks off its 2020 season with a journey through John Philip Sousa's keen imagination for the theater, revealing another side of "The March King." The concert is dedicated to his operettas, including the marches, songs and instrumental selections from El Capitan, The Charlatan, The Bride Elect and other works for the stage.

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Anthems - The Marine Band's 35th educational recording Anthems.

“Anthems” – A Conversation with the Director

“Anthems” – A Conversation with the Director This week the Marine Band released its annual educational recording. Recently, Assistant Communication Strategist Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali sat down with Col Fettig to learn more about this year’s CD: Anthems.

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Holiday Sing-A-Long - Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. - Join musicians from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for an exciting and interactive Holiday Sing-A-Long at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va. The event will feature several instrumental selections of well-known holiday tunes as well as a sing-a-long to holiday favorites including “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” and more! Don’t miss this special night perfect for the whole family! The concert is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Holiday Sing-A-Long at National Museum of the Marine Corps

Join musicians from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for an exciting and interactive Holiday Sing-A-Long at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va. The event will feature several instrumental selections of well-known holiday tunes such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Santa Baby,” “White Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” In addition, the Marine Band vocalists baritone Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear and mezzo-soprano Gunnery Sgt. Sara Sheffield will lead the audience in a sing-a-long of holiday favorites including “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Deck the Halls,” “Let It Snow,” and more!

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National Christmas Tree Lighting - On Dec. 4, 2014 the Marine Band performed at the National Christmas Tree Lighting at President's Park in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)

Marine Band to Perform at National Christmas Tree Lighting

This week the Marine Band will provide the musical soundtrack for the National Christmas Tree lighting in Washington, D.C. As stated in a National Park Foundation release, “A lovely melding of music, national parks, outdoor performance, and holiday cheer, the 97th National Christmas Tree Lighting will feature not only the official lighting of the

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Holiday Sing-A-Long at Wolf Trap - On Dec. 6, 2014, the Marine Band, conducted by Assistant Director 1stLt. Ryan J. Nowlin, performed a holiday concert at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va. Mezzo-soprano Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo and Master Sgt. Kevin Bennear led the annual Sing-A-Long of Christmas carols and Hannukah songs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)

Join us in Song at Wolf Trap’s Holiday Sing-A-Long

Year-end festivities are in full swing, meaning thousands of Washington, D.C., area families will bundle up to join the United States Marine Band for a beloved musical tradition – the Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long. This year’s event will take place on Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.

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Maestro John Williams guest conducts "The President's Own" in Los Angeles on the band's 2019 West Coast Tour. - As a part of the Marine Band's 2019 West Coast Tour, the band held a concert at UCLA Royce Hall. The program featured "Bugler's Holiday" performed by Marine Band alumni Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta and Jeffrey Strong, as well as surprise appearance by Maestro John Williams, who guest conducted March from 1941 and the Imperial March from “Star Wars.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Chase Baran/released)

2019 West Coast Tour in Review

With seat belts fastened and instruments secured in overhead bins, on Oct. 1, 2019, the Marine Band took off from one Washington, only to land in another a few hours later. After 10 years, “The President’s Own” returned to the western reaches of our country to play its 101st tour – one, that as a matter of chance, followed the general direction of iconic U.S. Highway 101. Starting in the Emerald City of Seattle, the Marine Band meandered through 28 communities in Washington State, Oregon, California, Arizona and Nevada, with a final stop in Sin City itself: Las Vegas.

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On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Marine Chamber Orchestra performed a Veterans Day Concert at the Washington National Cathedral, along with the Cathedral Choir, in northwest Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Marine Chamber Orchestra performed a Veterans Day Concert at the Washington National Cathedral, along with the Cathedral Choir, in northwest Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Brian Rust/released)

Veterans Day Concert and Marine Corps Worship Service at Washington National Cathedral

In honor of Veterans Day, “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Col. Jason K. Fettig, will perform during the National Veterans Day Tribute Concert hosted by the Washington National Cathedral at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10. Joining the orchestra for the performance are the Washington National Cathedral Singers. Together, through

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Fall Chamber Series: Oct. 27 - Fall Chamber Series Concert: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks

Romantic Era Chamber Concert

The 2019 Fall Chamber Series will conclude with the final performance at 2 p.m., this Sunday, Oct. 27. The performance, coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Alexander Bullard, will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., and stream live online at www.marineband.marines.mil. Bullard

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Fall Chamber Music Series: Oct. 20 - Fall Chamber Music Series: Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. - Featuring a variety of ensembles formed by members of "The President's Own," the Chamber Music Series concert will take place at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, DC.

Marine Chamber Music Series Features All American Composers

The Marine Band’s Fall Chamber Music Series continues this week at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, with music by familiar and popular composers Henry Fillmore, Duke Ellington, and George Gershwin, as well as more contemporary works, all by American composers. Join us in person at the Marine Barracks Annex or stream the concert live at 2 p.m. EST.

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Fall Chamber Series: Oct. 13 - Fall Chamber Series Concert: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks

Interesting Instrumentation: Chamber Music Series, Oct. 13

This week, the Marine Band’s Chamber Music Series continues with an eclectic mix of music featuring a variety of unique ensembles. Join us in person at the Marine Barracks Annex or stream the concert live at 2 p.m. EST. Read on to get a closer look at what’s in store!

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