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The Sousa Season Opener once again takes its inspiration from the many brilliant programs conducted by the “March King” throughout his career, but this year’s concert added a special feature by allowing patrons the opportunity to choose the program from among some of Sousa’s favorite works. The winning pieces were then assembled to form an entertaining concert modeled after our most famous Director’s unique style. Besides several of Sousa’s marches and works by Wagner, Verdi, and Rimsky-Korsakov, highlights include cornet soloist Master Sgt. Michael Mergen performing Herbert L. Clarke’s “Nereid,” and mezzo-soprano Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell’Omo singing “My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice” from Camille Saint-Saëns’ opera Samson and Delilah. The concert is free; no tickets are required. - The Sousa Season Opener once again takes its inspiration from the many brilliant programs conducted by the “March King” throughout his career, but this year’s concert added a special feature by allowing patrons the opportunity to choose the program from among some of Sousa’s favorite works. The winning pieces were then assembled to form an entertaining concert modeled after our most famous Director’s unique style. Besides several of Sousa’s marches and works by Wagner, Verdi, and Rimsky-Korsakov, highlights include cornet soloist Master Sgt. Michael Mergen performing Herbert L. Clarke’s “Nereid,” and mezzo-soprano Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell’Omo singing “My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice” from Camille Saint-Saëns’ opera Samson and Delilah. The concert is free; no tickets are required.

Marine Brass Ensembles will perform holiday favorites and other classical works at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) - Marine Brass Ensembles will perform holiday favorites and other classical works at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)

A Marine Big Band formed by members of "The President's Own" will perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14 at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) - A Marine Big Band formed by members of "The President's Own" will perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14 at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)

The Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform a free holiday concert at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - The Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform a free holiday concert at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released)

President Lyndon B. Johnson at National Tree Lighting, Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 1966. White House courtesy photo. - President Lyndon B. Johnson at National Tree Lighting, Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 1966. White House courtesy photo.

Coordinated by saxophone player Gunnery Sgt. Steven Temme, this chamber music series concert will focus on the life of Adolphe Sax and feature saxophone ensembles from the Marine Band, Navy Band, Army Band, and Air Force Band. The groups will perform Hector Berlioz’s Chant sacré and Apothéose from Symphonie funèbre et triomphale, Opus 15; Marc Mellits’ Black; Jacques Ibert’s Allegro con moto from Concertino Da Camera; Paul Hindemith’s Konzertstück; John Philip Sousa’s March, “The Stars and Stripes Forever;” Jean Matitia’s The Devil’s Rag; and Rudy Wiedoeft’s Danse Hongroise. The concert is free and tickets are not required. The John Philip Sousa Band Hall is located at the corner of 7th and K Streets in southeast Washington, D.C. Free parking is available on 7th Street under the overpass. - Coordinated by saxophone player Gunnery Sgt. Steven Temme, this chamber music series concert will focus on the life of Adolphe Sax and feature saxophone ensembles from the Marine Band, Navy Band, Army Band, and Air Force Band. The groups will perform Hector Berlioz’s Chant sacré and Apothéose from Symphonie funèbre et triomphale, Opus 15; Marc Mellits’ Black; Jacques Ibert’s Allegro con moto from Concertino Da Camera; Paul Hindemith’s Konzertstück; John Philip Sousa’s March, “The Stars and Stripes Forever;” Jean Matitia’s The Devil’s Rag; and Rudy Wiedoeft’s Danse Hongroise. The concert is free and tickets are not required. The John Philip Sousa Band Hall is located at the corner of 7th and K Streets in southeast Washington, D.C. Free parking is available on 7th Street under the overpass.

Marine Band Educational Recording - Marine Band Educational Recording