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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.

2022 Northeast Tour is in the Books!

When the bus wheels slowed to a halt on Nov. 1, the Marine Band musicians gathered their belongings and stepped onto the pavement back in Washington, D.C. There was a notable difference in the air after a 2,800 mile journey throughout the Northeast.

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Piano Trio to Close Fall Chamber Series

The 2022 Fall Chamber Series will conclude this Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m., featuring a piano trio performing three different works by three different masterful composers of the classical and romantic periods. Coordinated by pianist Staff Sgt. Christopher Schmitt, the concert will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., and will be livestreamed on YouTube.

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Oct. 16 Chamber Concert

The 2022 Fall Chamber Series continues with a string-focused program at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16. The performance, coordinated by violinist Staff Sgt. Sara Matayoshi, will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., and will be livestreamed on YouTube. Matayoshi offered the following on the

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Meet the Soloists: Tour 2022

Baritone vocalist and concert moderator Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in January 2000, becoming the third featured vocal soloist since the position was established in 1955. He will solo on every single Marine Band tour concert; therefore he has collaborated with Col. Jason K. Fettig to

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Oct. 9 Chamber Concert

The second of five chamber concerts held at John Philip Sousa Band Hall this month will take place Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m., and livestream online. For this performance, Clarinetist Staff Sgt. Parker Gaims has taken the lead on coordinating the program, a privilege afforded to Marine Band musicians during the Fall Chamber Series.

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Kicking Off the 2022 Fall Chamber Series

The 2022 Fall Chamber Series will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2. The performance, coordinated by pianist Master Sergeant Russell Wilson, will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C., and will be livestreamed on YouTube.

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Marine Jazz Combo in Alaska - In May of this year, the Marine Jazz Combo made its fourth appearance in 15 years at the Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival in Alaska. The combo participated in the festival by performing free concerts, student assemblies and master classes, and concerts for the whole family—including one with ice cream! The annual festival began in 1987 and provides high-quality performances from professional musicians from around the country to benefit people of all ages, capabilities, and economic backgrounds.

Marine Jazz Combo in Alaska

In May of this year, the Marine Jazz Combo made its fourth appearance in 15 years at the Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival in Alaska. The combo participated in the festival by performing free concerts, student assemblies and master classes, and concerts for the whole family. The annual festival began in 1987 and provides high-quality performances from professional musicians from around the country to benefit people of all ages, capabilities, and economic backgrounds.

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On Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, a Marine Brass Quintet supported a ceremony commemorating the 77th anniversary of V-J Day, the Allied Forces Victory in the Pacific and the end of World War II. Coordinated by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, event supporters paid tribute to the Greatest Generation at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. - On Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, a Marine Brass Quintet supported a ceremony commemorating the 77th anniversary of V-J Day, the Allied Forces Victory in the Pacific and the end of World War II. Coordinated by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, event supporters paid tribute to the Greatest Generation at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Marine Brass Quintet Supports V-J Day Ceremony

On Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, a Marine Brass Quintet supported a ceremony commemorating the 77th anniversary of V-J Day, the Allied Forces Victory in the Pacific and the end of World War II. Coordinated by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, event supporters paid tribute to the Greatest Generation at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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