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May 1 and 4 Chamber Music Series Performances April 29, 2014 — The 2014 Spring Chamber Music Series will start coming to a close with a special performance at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 1. Coordinated and programmed by violin player Staff Sgt. Karen Johnson, the concert will feature the string players of “The President’s Own” performing pillars of their repertoire in MORE

Marine Band Celebrates Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday April 24, 2014 — At 2 p.m., Sunday, April 27, the Marine Band will celebrate the 450th anniversary of the most remarkable storyteller in history, William Shakespeare, with music from his time and selections inspired by his works. Conducted by Capt. Michelle A. Rakers, the performance will take place at Northern Virginia Community College’s Rachel M. Schlesinger MORE

Marine Band Opens Musical Time Capsule from 1944 April 17, 2014 — At 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17, the Marine Band will open a musical time capsule with a concert highlighting the year 1944. Conducted by Maj. Jason K. Fettig, the performance will take place at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts in Bowie, Md. The concert is free and no tickets are required; free parking is available. The year 2014 marks the MORE

Norwegians Take Down the "Stars and Stripes" April 11, 2014 — Throughout March and April, “The President’s Own” hosted “Sousa’s March Mania,” a tournament pitting 32 marches against each other for the Marine Band online community to determine which one is the favorite. Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen’s “Entry March of the Boyares” destroyed every march in its path, ultimately winning the tournament.On MORE

Chamber Music Concert with Jazz Trombone April 11, 2014 — The April installment of the Marine Band’s Chamber Music Series, which will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 13 in the John Philip Sousa Band Hall of the Marine Barracks Annex, features an eclectic array of selections for winds. Coordinated by trombone player and section leader Master Sgt. Chris Clark, the program commences with Johann Sebastian MORE

Marine Band Concert at Library of Congress: Curated by British Composer April 11, 2014 — This week the Marine Band has teamed up with British composer Oliver Knussen and the Library of Congress to offer a concert at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12 in the Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium. A renowned composer and staunch advocate of new music, Knussen has selected the program himself, programming contemporary works which will feature MORE

Marine Chamber Orchestra Performs Works by Shchedrin and Stravinsky April 2, 2014 — This Sunday, April 6, the Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform the concert “Transformations” featuring the music of composers Rodion Shchedrin and Igor Stravinsky. Conducted by Col. Michael J. Colburn, the performance will take place at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. MORE

Marine Band Welcomes Guest Conductor to the Podium March 27, 2014 — Throughout his nearly 10 years as Marine Band Director, Colonel Michael J. Colburn has invited a number of prominent guest conductors to take the podium of “The President’s Own,” including Leonard Slatkin, José Serebrier, Osmo Vänskä, Gerard Schwarz, and John Williams. At 7:30 p.m., March 31, the Marine Band will add one of the brightest conducting MORE

Chamber Music Series Highlights Brass and Percussion March 20, 2014 — This Sunday, March 23, “The President’s Own” will perform a chamber music series program featuring thebrass and percussionists of the Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra. Coordinated by Gunnery Sgt.Kenneth Wolin and Staff Sgt. Michael Warnick, the performance will take place at 2 p.m. in the John PhilipSousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks MORE

Sousa’s March Mania: Vote for Your Favorite March March 7, 2014 — When it comes to the historical knowledge and performance of marches, the United States Marine Band could be considered a prime resource, especially for those written by John Philip Sousa.That’s why during the month of March, “The President’s Own” will be hosting “Sousa’s March Mania,” a tournament pitting 32 marches against each other for the MORE