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Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - It is well known that Johannes Brahms played a big part in the international fame that came to Antonin Dvořák after he submitted his work for the Austrian State Stipendium. But it is much lesser known that Brahms was “visibly overcome by the mastery and talent of this unknown individual.” This tremendous pairing in friendship is analogous when pairing their music and their inventive, beautiful melodies that were seemingly endless. The concert, conducted by Maj. Michelle A. Rakers, will include two works by Brahms and two solo works by Dvořák: his Violin Concerto in A minor, Opus 53, featuring soloist Staff Sgt. Karen Johnson, and his Rondo in G minor, Opus 94 and Silent Woods from From Bohemia’s Forest, Opus 68, featuring cello soloist Staff Sgt. Charlaine Prescott. The performance, which will be held at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., is free and no tickets are required. - Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - It is well known that Johannes Brahms played a big part in the international fame that came to Antonin Dvořák after he submitted his work for the Austrian State Stipendium. But it is much lesser known that Brahms was “visibly overcome by the mastery and talent of this unknown individual.” This tremendous pairing in friendship is analogous when pairing their music and their inventive, beautiful melodies that were seemingly endless. The concert, conducted by Maj. Michelle A. Rakers, will include two works by Brahms and two solo works by Dvořák: his Violin Concerto in A minor, Opus 53, featuring soloist Staff Sgt. Karen Johnson, and his Rondo in G minor, Opus 94 and Silent Woods from From Bohemia’s Forest, Opus 68, featuring cello soloist Staff Sgt. Charlaine Prescott. The performance, which will be held at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., is free and no tickets are required.

Sunday, May 10 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by violinist Staff Sgt. Sheng Tsung-Wang, the program will feature various string ensembles, including string quartet, solo violin, and duets for violin and double bass and violin and piano. The concert, which will be held at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., is free and no tickets are required. Live streaming at www.marineband.marines.mil. - Sunday, May 10 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Coordinated by violinist Staff Sgt. Sheng Tsung-Wang, the program will feature various string ensembles, including string quartet, solo violin, and duets for violin and double bass and violin and piano. The concert, which will be held at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., is free and no tickets are required. Live streaming at www.marineband.marines.mil.

Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Early scientists across many civilizations believed that all things in the physical world could be connected to one of the four classical elements: earth, water, wind, and fire. Eastern Asian cultures transformed this idea into a belief in the transmission of energy between elements, including wood and metal. This concert, conducted by Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig, explores the classical elements in classical music, from Igor Stravinsky’s fire to Leonard Bernstein’s water; the wood and metal used in Jennifer Higdon’s virtuosic Percussion Concerto, featuring Master Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Rose; and Darius Milhaud’s depiction of the genesis of the earth itself. These elements are all tied together by the very wind that powers this grand acoustic ensemble called the concert band. This performance, which will be held at the University of Maryland's Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park, is free and no tickets are required. - Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. (EDT) - Early scientists across many civilizations believed that all things in the physical world could be connected to one of the four classical elements: earth, water, wind, and fire. Eastern Asian cultures transformed this idea into a belief in the transmission of energy between elements, including wood and metal. This concert, conducted by Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig, explores the classical elements in classical music, from Igor Stravinsky’s fire to Leonard Bernstein’s water; the wood and metal used in Jennifer Higdon’s virtuosic Percussion Concerto, featuring Master Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Rose; and Darius Milhaud’s depiction of the genesis of the earth itself. These elements are all tied together by the very wind that powers this grand acoustic ensemble called the concert band. This performance, which will be held at the University of Maryland's Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park, is free and no tickets are required.

March 8, 2015, at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., the Marine Band performed the concert "From the Land of the Northern Lights" featuring music by Scandinavian composers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - Maj. Michelle A. Rakers will conduct the Marine Band during the concert "Movie Night" at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 19, in Wilmington, Del. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released)