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Celebrating 50 Years of Women in Marine Band - Celebrating 50 Years of Women in Marine Band

Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Marine Band

On March 7, 1973, French horn player Ruth Johnson successfully won a Marine Band audition and became the first female to enlist in “The President’s Own.” In honor of 50 years of women in the Marine Band, two concerts will be held this weekend focusing on the work of female composers and arrangers, and highlighting some of the band’s many talented female musicians.

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Marine Band Performance at ABA - On March 4, 2022, the Marine Band performed at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University as part of the American Bandmasters Association 87th Annual Convention, featuring multiple guest conductors, including former Marine Band Directors Col. John R. Bourgeois, USMC (Ret.) and Col. Michael J. Colburn, USMC (Ret.). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Brian Rust)

Marine Band Performs Concert in Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the United States Marine Band will perform the free concert “Our New Day Begun: A Tribute to Black History” at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, featuring a collection of both old and new works by Black composers.

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U.S. Marine Band Principal Trumpet Gunnery Sgt. Amy McCabe performs during the 2022 tour concert in Harrisburg, Pa. - U.S. Marine Band Principal Trumpet Gunnery Sgt. Amy McCabe performs during the 2022 tour concert in Harrisburg, Pa.

Gunnery Sgt. Amy McCabe – First Female Principal Trumpet in “The President’s Own”

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The Marine Chamber Music Series continues at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, with a program consisting of American, English, German, and Argentinian music. Coordinated by percussionist Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grant, the performance will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall online and in person at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C. Grant offered the following on the program: - The Marine Chamber Music Series continues at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, with a program consisting of American, English, German, and Argentinian music. Coordinated by percussionist Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grant, the performance will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall online and in person at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C.

Feb. 12 Chamber Concert

The Marine Chamber Music Series continues at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, with a program consisting of American, English, German, and Argentinian music. Coordinated by percussionist Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grant, the performance will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall online and in person at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C.

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MajGen James W. Lukeman USMC (Ret), president and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, awards Oboist Kyle Cho first place in the 2023 Marine Band Concerto Competition. - MajGen James W. Lukeman USMC (Ret), president and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, awards Oboist Kyle Cho first place in the 2023 Marine Band Concerto Competition.

2023 Concerto Competition Finals

Seven exceptional high school musicians from across the country will convene at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, to compete in the final round of the Marine Band’s 2023 Concerto Competition.

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Gunnery Sgt. David Constantine on Timpani - Gunnery Sgt. David Constantine on Timpani

A Timpani Solo?

On Sunday, Feb. 5, percussionist Gunnery Sgt. David Constantine will perform Jeff Tyzik’s Concerto for Timpani as part of the band’s Showcase Series concert titled “American Traditions.” The concert is free and open to the public and will take place at 2 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. The concert consists of an all-American lineup, with works by Leonard Bernstein, Morton Gould, John Philip Sousa, and modern-day works from living American composers. Tyzik wrote Concerto for Timpani in 2013 and Constantine discovered it in recent years.

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American Traditions - This Sunday at 2 p.m., “The President’s Own” will perform an all-American lineup conducted by 1st Lieutenant Darren Lin, with familiar songs of the American lexicon alongside modern-day works from living American composers. The free concert will take place at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va. Lin chose the title “American Traditions” and programmed this concert to reflect on the storied history of the Marine Band as well as the musical history of America, celebrating the many voices, cultures and sounds that have contributed to the national artistic landscape.

American Traditions

This Sunday at 2 p.m., “The President’s Own” will perform an all-American lineup conducted by 1st Lieutenant Darren Lin, with familiar songs of the American lexicon alongside modern-day works from living American composers. The free concert will take place at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va. Lin chose the title “American Traditions” and programmed this concert to reflect on the storied history of the Marine Band as well as the musical history of America, celebrating the many voices, cultures and sounds that have contributed to the national artistic landscape.

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Musicians of "The President's Own" will perform a chamber concert Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. ET. The concert is coordinated by Principal Clarinet Gunnery Sgt. Patrick Morgan, pictured. - Musicians of "The President's Own" will perform a chamber concert Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. ET. The concert is coordinated by Principal Clarinet Gunnery Sgt. Patrick Morgan, pictured.

Chamber Music Series: Jan. 29 Concert

It’s a new concert season, and chamber music is back! Coordinated by musicians of “The President’s Own,” the Chamber Music Series features a variety of ensembles performing challenging and unique works in the intimate setting of John Philip Sousa Band Hall, and livestreaming online.

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Saxophonists of the United States Marine Band - Saxophonists of the United States Marine Band

Wind and Fire

The U.S. Marine Band will make its season debut at the Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 pm, with a program that will explore some of nature’s phenomena, with works by George Frideric Handel, John Philip Sousa, and Michael Colgrass. The concert also includes the première of Alpenglow by Chicago-based composer Stacy Garrop, whose works are centered around storytelling.

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Marine Chamber Orchestra: Feb. 20, 2022 - On Feb. 13, the Marine Chamber Orchestra performed the concert "Unlikely Pairings," conducted by Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin and featuring the music of Brahms, Haydn, and Anna Clyne. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Gunnery Sgt. Brian Rust/Released)

Marine Chamber Orchestra Opens 2023 Season with Bach’s Goldberg Variations

“The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra kicks off its 2023 season this Sunday with two powerhouse pieces for strings, including Johann Sebastian Bach’s enduring masterpiece: Goldberg Variations. The concert, conducted by Assistant Director Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin, will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15, at Northern Virginia Community College’s Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria. Admission and parking are both free; no tickets are required.

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