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On Wednesday, Dec. 20, several ensembles from "The President's Own" helped kick off the The Midwest Clinic in Chicago with a chamber concert featuring music by Percy Grainger, Kurt Weill and others. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Christian Thesken/released) - On Wednesday, Dec. 20, several ensembles from "The President's Own" helped kick off the The Midwest Clinic in Chicago with a chamber concert featuring music by Percy Grainger, Kurt Weill and others. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Christian Thesken/released)

Marine Band’s 28th Director Colonel Jason K. Fettig Wraps up Marine Corps Career

On Dec. 20, 2023, Colonel Jason K. Fettig passed the John Philip Sousa Baton and command of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band to Associate Director Lt. Col. Ryan J. Nowlin. Following his retirement, he will embark on a new adventure as the Director of University Bands and Professor of Conducting at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he will lead the bands and provide instruction in conducting.

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The Marine Band stands for applause at their final 2023 Midwest Tour concert on Nov. 1, 2023 at Mt. Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh, Pa. - The Marine Band stands for applause at their final 2023 Midwest Tour concert on Nov. 1, 2023 at Mt. Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh, Pa.

On the 2023 Midwest Tour

Half an hour before the auditorium doors opened at Mt. Lebanon High School, the Marine Band sat on stage with recording engineers, stage crew and a few others gathered around. Cars were already crawling into the school parking lot and patrons began to fill the entry area. Pittsburgh was the 29th and final city on the band’s month-long 2023 concert tour throughout the Midwest.

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Meet the Marine Band members performing solos throughout the Midwest Tour 2023. - Meet the Marine Band members performing solos throughout the Midwest Tour 2023.

Meet the Tour Soloists: 2023

Meet the soloists who are performing with the Marine Band throughout the Midwest tour.

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Chamber Music Series: Afternoon of Haunting Melodies

“The President’s Own” Chamber Music Series returns at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, with a special program titled “Haunted Sounds,” coordinated by Gunnery Sgt. Tessa Gross. Taking place at the historic Christ Church in Washington, D.C., “Haunted Sounds” promises to provide listeners with a carefully curated program featuring renowned composers and unique arrangements. The concert is free; no tickets are required.

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Capitol Hill Concerts: Friday Night Jazz at the Turnaround

On Friday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m., the Marine Jazz Ensemble will fill the air with contemporary jazz tunes at the Capital Turnaround, a unique performance venue housed in the historic building that was once the Navy Yard Car Barn, in southeast Washington, D.C. The free performance will include an eclectic selection of upbeat and smooth jazz works perfect for a Friday evening end-of-week wind-down. The concert will also premiere the vocal talent of Staff Sgt. Hannah Davis, the Marine Band’s brand-new soprano vocalist. Davis is the second female vocalist in the band’s storied 225-year history!

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On Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform its final concert of the summer, closing the summer season of its 225th Anniversary. Conducted by Marine Band Director Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the free concert takes place at 7 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., and will take place rain or shine. The band will perform patriotic marches as well as powerful wind band selections with something for everyone to enjoy, with music that highlights the remarkable virtuosity and diverse skill of the Marine Band musicians. - On Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform its final concert of the summer, closing the summer season of its 225th Anniversary. Conducted by Marine Band Director Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the free concert takes place at 7 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., and will take place rain or shine. The band will perform patriotic marches as well as powerful wind band selections with something for everyone to enjoy, with music that highlights the remarkable virtuosity and diverse skill of the Marine Band musicians.

Marine Band Concert at Marine Corps Museum: Director’s Cherished Memory

This evening “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform its final concert of the summer, closing the summer season of its 225th Anniversary. Conducted by Marine Band Director Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the free concert takes place at 7 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., and will take place rain or shine. The band will perform patriotic marches as well as powerful wind band selections with something for everyone to enjoy, with music that highlights the remarkable virtuosity and diverse skill of the Marine Band musicians.

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