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Young People's Concert 2025 - Young People's Concert 2025

Children and Families to Enjoy Magic Pearl at Young People’s Concert

This Sunday, the Marine Chamber Orchestra will take the stage to perform this year’s Young People’s Concert titled “Magic Pearl.” The performance will take place at 2 p.m., on March 30 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Semper Fidelis: USMC 250th Gala - This year as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Marine Corps, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band; "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps; and the United States Fleet Marine Corps Composite Band will perform together on one stage for the first time in history.

Semper Fidelis: USMC 250th Gala Concert

This year as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Marine Corps, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band; "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps; and the United States Fleet Marine Corps Composite Band will perform together on one stage for the first time in history.

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Marine Chamber Orchestra: Symphonic Celestials

Join “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16 for a musician-led performance at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at the Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus.

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2025 Chamber Music Series Continues at First Congressional United Church of Christ in Washington, DC.

This week, “The President’s Own” continues its 2025 Chamber Music Series at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 2. Coordinated by trumpet and cornet player Gunnery Sgt. Brandon Eubank, the concert will be at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, DC. The concert is free. No tickets are required.

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Marine Band to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Join “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, for a special concert commemorating the Battle of Iwo Jima exactly 80 years from the day Joe Rosenthal took his striking photograph of six Marines raising the flag atop Mt. Suribachi. Taking inspiration from one of World War II’s most iconic images, the program will present a variety of pieces new and old recalling the sacrifices made by Americans on the way to victory in the Pacific Theater.

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Chamber Music Series comes to Silver Spring

“The President’s Own” kicks off its 2025 chamber music series with selections by Jessie Montgomery, Jenni Brandon and Libby Larsen, along with Vaclav Nelhybel's Ludus for Three Tubas. Paul Juon’s Trio-Miniaturen, Opp. 18a, 24a and Suite from La Revue de Cuisine round out the program. Coordinated by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Bonner, the free performance will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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Concerto Competition Finals 2025

Six exceptional high school musicians from across America will convene in Truman Crawford Hall at Marine Barracks Washington, DC, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, to compete in the final round of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s annual Concerto Competition. The winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship courtesy of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and perform their solo with the Marine Band on Feb. 23. Second and third place winners will receive $1,000 and $500 scholarships, respectively.

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Orchestra Concert Graphic - This weekend the Marine Chamber Orchestra will kick off its 2025 concerts with Mozart’s 40th Symphony and Carl Maria von Weber’s second Clarinet Concerto in E-flat, Opus 74, along with works by Gioachino Rossini and Clara Schumann. Conducted by Assistant Director 1st Lt. Jose D. Toranzo, the free performance will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Virginia.

Mozart’s 40th Symphony + von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto

This weekend the Marine Chamber Orchestra will kick off its 2025 concerts with Mozart’s 40th Symphony and Carl Maria von Weber’s second Clarinet Concerto in E-flat, Opus 74, along with works by Gioachino Rossini and Clara Schumann. Conducted by Assistant Director 1st Lt. Jose D. Toranzo, the free performance will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Marine Band Kicks Off 2025 Concert Season with Annual Sousa Season Opener

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band invites you to attend the Sousa Season Opener on Sunday, Feb. 2 to begin the 2025 concert season. The free concert will begin at 2 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, located on Northern Virginia Community College’s Alexandria Campus.

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"The President's Own" Remembers Jimmy Carter - "The President's Own" Remembers Jimmy Carter

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

The formal relationship between President Carter and the Marine Band began on the day of his inauguration – January 20, 1977. After taking the oath of office, he was immediately rendered a rousing musical welcome with “Hail to the Chief” performed by the band seated nearby.

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On New Year’s Day, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band “surprised” 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith and his wife with a musical serenade at in the back yard of the home of the Commandants, the longest continually occupied building in Washington, D.C. Conducted by Director Lieutenant Col. Ryan Nowlin, the Marine Band kicked off the serenade with The Marines’ Hymn followed by John Philip Sousa’s march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The band also performed Sousa’s march “Semper Fidelis,” the official march of the Marine Corps, and “Bless this House,” by Helen Taylor and May Brahe. The song featured vocalist Staff Sgt. Hannah Davis on a lush melody with lyrics meant to bless the home and its residents - On New Year’s Day, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band “surprised” 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith and his wife with a musical serenade at in the back yard of the home of the Commandants, the longest continually occupied building in Washington, D.C. Conducted by Director Lieutenant Col. Ryan Nowlin, the Marine Band kicked off the serenade with The Marines’ Hymn followed by John Philip Sousa’s march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The band also performed Sousa’s march “Semper Fidelis,” the official march of the Marine Corps, and “Bless this House,” by Helen Taylor and May Brahe. The song featured vocalist Staff Sgt. Hannah Davis on a lush melody with lyrics meant to bless the home and its residents.

Commandant Surprised by Marine Band Serenade

On New Year’s Day, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band “surprised” 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith and his wife with a musical serenade at in the back yard of the home of the Commandants, the longest continually occupied building in Washington, D.C. Conducted by Director Lieutenant Col. Ryan Nowlin, the Marine Band kicked off the serenade with The Marines’ Hymn followed by John Philip Sousa’s march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The band also performed Sousa’s march “Semper Fidelis,” the official march of the Marine Corps, and “Bless this House,” by Helen Taylor and May Brahe. The song featured vocalist Staff Sgt. Hannah Davis on a lush melody with lyrics meant to bless the home and its residents.

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