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Marine Band Kicks Off 2023 with Sousa Season Opener

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band invites you to attend its season-opening performance on Sunday, Jan. 8 to kick off the 2023 concert season at 2 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall in Fairfax, Va. Audience members can also watch virtually via livestream.

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“Monuments” – A Conversation with Colonel Fettig

This week the Marine Band released its album titled “Monuments” Recently, Assistant Communication Strategy Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali sat down with Colonel Jason K. Fettig to learn more about this year’s album.

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Conducting Sousa With Style: A “How-To” in Bringing Out the Best in a Sousa March

Have you ever wondered what makes a Sousa march so special and how to bring them to life in your conducting? This clinic outlines the unique musical genius of some of "The March King's" masterpieces and offers practical ideas about conducting with more musicality with your band. You’ll also learn more about "The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa" recordings and free resources for playing this iconic music with your ensembles just as the Marine Band performs them.

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Marine Band at Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-Along - On Dec. 6, 2014, the Marine Band, conducted by Assistant Director 1stLt. Ryan J. Nowlin, performed a holiday concert at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va. Mezzo-soprano Gunnery Sgt. Sara Sheffield and Master Sgt. Kevin Bennear led the annual Sing-A-Long of Christmas carols and Hannukah songs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)

2022 Holiday Sing-A-Long at Wolf Trap

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band invites you to bring your friends and family to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts to be served up a hearty dose of holiday cheer during Wolf Trap's Holiday Sing-A-Long on Dec. 3!

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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.

Marine Band Performs at 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting

For Christmas Eve, thousands huddled together at the White House Ellipse to witness the first official National Christmas Tree Lighting in 1923. The gathering will take place once again on Nov. 30, 2022, celebrating the milestone 100th tree lighting, and again featuring music performed by the Marine Band.

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The United States Marine Band performs at the Temple University Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia while on tour Oct. 31, 2022. - The United States Marine Band performs at the Temple University Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia while on tour Oct. 31, 2022.