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On Aug. 14, 2013, the Marine Band performed a Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol. - On Aug. 14, 2013, the Marine Band performed a Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol.

Summer Fare Features the Music of Iconic American Composers

Thisweek’s Marine Band Summer Fare performances will feature a mix of songs by suchiconic American composers as John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, LeonardBernstein, and George Gershwin. The concerts will take place at 8 p.m.,Wednesday, July 8, on the west terrace of the U.S. Capitol, and at 8 p.m.,Thursday, July 9, at the Sylvan Theater on the

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Washington, DC - On July 30, 2014, Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig conducted his first Marine Band Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol. The program featured cornet/trumpet player Gunnery Sgt. Brad Weil performing Kenny Baker's "Virtuosity" and mezzo-soprano vocalist Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo singing Stephen Sondheim's "You (I) Could Drive a Person Crazy." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - Washington, DC - On July 30, 2014, Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig conducted his first Marine Band Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol. The program featured cornet/trumpet player Gunnery Sgt. Brad Weil performing Kenny Baker's "Virtuosity" and mezzo-soprano vocalist Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo singing Stephen Sondheim's "You (I) Could Drive a Person Crazy." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)

Summer Fare Features Music Both Old and New

This week’s Marine Band Summer Fare performances will feature an eclectic mix of both old and new works, including selections by “The Waltz King” Johann Strauss, Jr., and “The March King” John Philip Sousa, as well as more contemporary pieces by such composers as Adam Gorb and John Mackey. The concerts will take place at 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 24,

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On Aug. 21, 2013, the Marine Jazz Combo, guest conducted by Papo Vazquez, performed during Summer Fare on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - On Aug. 21, 2013, the Marine Jazz Combo, guest conducted by Papo Vazquez, performed during Summer Fare on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)

Summer Fare Gets a Latin Beat

This week’s summer fare performances will feature grooving jazz rhythms as the Marine Latin Jazz Ensemble performs at 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 17 on the west terrace of the U.S. Capitol and at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 18 at Pentagon Row in Arlington, Va. The Thursday concert marks the first performance at the Pentagon Row location by members of “The

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The National Band Association sponsors the Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project. In 2015, the collaboration will include "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band and will take place at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. - The National Band Association sponsors the Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project. In 2015, the collaboration will include "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band and will take place at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C.

Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project

This week, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will serve as the ensemble-in-residence for the National Band Association’s (NBA) 2015 Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project. The project is the only competition of its kind that allows young artists, ages 29 and under, to work with renowned mentors in their field free of charge and to

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The Marine Chamber Orchestra performed music by Sibelius and Nielsen on Feb. 8, 2015 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. - The Marine Chamber Orchestra performed music by Sibelius and Nielsen on Feb. 8, 2015 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va.

Summer Orchestra Series Commences with Rautavaara, Mendelssohn, and Bartók

When Assistant Director Maj. Michelle A. Rakers takes the stage with the Marine Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, it will commence the 14th annual Summer Orchestra Series. The series was initiated in 2002 by then-Director Col. Timothy W. Foley and the first performance took place on June 15 of that year. It was conducted by

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The Marine Band performed a Summer Fare concert on July 11, 2013 in Washington, D.C. - The Marine Band performed a Summer Fare concert on July 11, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

Summer Fare on the Capitol Terrace

The Marine Band will once again fill the night air with the sounds of patriotic marches, orchestral transcriptions, and light popular classics during this week's Summer Fare performances at 8 p.m., June 10 and 11, on the west terrace of the U.S. Capitol. Both concerts are free, open to the public, and no tickets are required. Patrons are encouraged

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The Marine Chamber Orchestra performed Carl Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto, Opus 57 on Feb. 8, 2015 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. - The Marine Chamber Orchestra performed Carl Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto, Opus 57 on Feb. 8, 2015 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va.

June Audio Includes Sousa March and Clarinet Concerto

This month’s March of the Month is John Philip Sousa’s “The Gallant Seventh.” The march takes its title from the 7th Regiment, 107th Infantry, of the New York National Guard, whose history can be traced back to the Civil War. Major Francis Sutherland, a former Sousa Band cornetist, was the conductor of the famous 7th Regiment band. After Sutherland

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On Aug. 14, 2013, the Marine Band performed a Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol. - On Aug. 14, 2013, the Marine Band performed a Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol.

Marine Band Kicks Off Summer Fare 2015

“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band kicks off its 2015 Summer Fare season with an international program sure to please everyone’s musical palate. Conducted by Assistant Director Major Michelle A. Rakers, the performance will include John Philip Sousa’s March, “Revival;” Steven Bryant’s Stampede; Amilcare Ponchielli’s Clarinet Duet, “Il

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CHAMBER MUSIC SERIESSunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Andrew Dees, the program will include various ensembles from brass quintet and horn quartet to duos and trios performing music by Franz Schubert, Paul Hindemith, and the world première of Pages from an American Cookbook by Andrew Horwitz. The concert will stream live at www.marineband.marines.mil.YOUNG CONDUCTOR & COMPOSER MENTOR PROJECT CONCERTTuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. (EDT) - The Marine Band will serve as the ensemble-in-residence for the National Band Association’s 2015 Young Composer & Conductor Mentor Project. The project allows young artists, ages 29 and under, to work with renowned mentors in their field free of charge and to collaborate with a world-class musical ensemble. Both concerts will take place at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., and are free with no tickets required. - CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Andrew Dees, the program will include various ensembles from brass quintet and horn quartet to duos and trios performing music by Franz Schubert, Paul Hindemith, and the world première of Pages from an American Cookbook by Andrew Horwitz. The concert will stream live at www.marineband.marines.mil. YOUNG CONDUCTOR & COMPOSER MENTOR PROJECT CONCERT Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. (EDT) - The Marine Band will serve as the ensemble-in-residence for the National Band Association’s 2015 Young Composer & Conductor Mentor Project. The project allows young artists, ages 29 and under, to work with renowned mentors in their field free of charge and to collaborate with a world-class musical ensemble. Both concerts will take place at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., and are free with no tickets required.

Rising to the Occasion

Marine Band members have a number of ways in which they contribute to the mission of “The President’s Own.” One way is to serve as a coordinator for the Chamber Music Series and clarinet player Staff Sgt. Andrew Dees is rising to the occasion for the Sunday, May 31 performance. “As a relatively new member of the band, this is the first chance I

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On May 14-15, 2015, Drum Majors from fleet Marine Corps bands, Washington, D.C. service bands, and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy came together for a Drum Major clinic to hone their skills and share ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - On May 14-15, 2015, Drum Majors from fleet Marine Corps bands, Washington, D.C. service bands, and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy came together for a Drum Major clinic to hone their skills and share ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)

Marine Corps Drum Majors Work with “The President’s Own”

Last week, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band hosted a Drum Major Clinic for drum majors from fleet Marine Corps bands, Washington, D.C. service bands, and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy, to collaborate, hone their skills, and share ideas. Over three days, the drum majors met to discuss the similarities and differences

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Memorial Day Weekend Summer Blast Off!

Every year over Memorial Day weekend, members of “The President’s Own” pay tribute to the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while bravely serving in the United States armed forces. Marine Band members have sounded “Taps” at cemeteries and remembrance ceremonies, performed at the National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington

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