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On May 16, 2022, a pair of new maces manufactured by Dalman and Narborough Regimental Mace Company were delivered from Birmingham, England, to the United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. A small presentation ceremony was held in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks Washington. Drum Major Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane King, Director Col. Jason K. Fettig and Tommy Dalman each gave remarks, and guests had the chance to examine the maces close up. - On May 16, 2022, a pair of new maces manufactured by Dalman and Narborough Regimental Mace Company were delivered from Birmingham, England, to the United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. A small presentation ceremony was held in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks Washington. Drum Major Master Gunnery Sgt. Duane King, Director Col. Jason K. Fettig and Tommy Dalman each gave remarks, and guests had the chance to examine the maces close up.

A New Mace for Drum Major of the Marine Band

The drum major of "The President's Own" now bears a new mace on the parade deck and in ceremonial events. Read more about what it took to replace the previous mace after more than two decades of service with the Marine Band.

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"The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs under the direction of Col. Timothy Foley at Ground Zero for the first anniversary of 9/11. - "The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs under the direction of Col. Timothy Foley at Ground Zero for the first anniversary of 9/11.

The Nation Heals and the Marine Band Plays: 9/11 20th Anniversary

On this 20th anniversary of 9/11, “The President’s Own” reflects back on the day that so radically changed our modern time, and how the band has taken part in moments of the nation’s healing process.

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From a list of 32 marches, the competition came down to a pair of marches by Julius Fucik, the "Czech March King." In a close fight to the finish, Florentiner was crowned the 2020 Sousa's March Mania Champion, beating Entry of the Gladiators 4,911 to 4,454! - From a list of 32 marches, the competition came down to a pair of marches by Julius Fucik, the "Czech March King." In a close fight to the finish, Florentiner was crowned the 2020 Sousa's March Mania Champion, beating Entry of the Gladiators 4,911 to 4,454!

Fucik Fight to the Finish: Sousa’s March Mania 2020

Since 2014, “The President’s Own” has hosted Sousa’s March Mania, a competition in which students and online fans around the globe rally behind their favorite marches as they advance through a series of match-ups and onto the championship game. Now in its 7th year, it was a Fucik fight to the finish with Julius Fucik’s “Entry of the Gladiators” battling his “Florentiner” in the final round. Ultimately, fans voted “Florentiner” to victory with a score of 4,911 to 4,454.

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Marine Band Concert: Feb. 2, 2020 - Sunday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. - The Marine Band starts off February with a concert packed with traditional works accessible to all audiences. The heart of the concert lies with Percy Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy and Gustav Holst’s Suite No. 1 in E-flat, Opus 28, No. 1, but the program also features the stunning work of other beloved composers such as Sousa, Dvořák, Pryor, Mozart and Glazunov. Arrive early for a pre-concert performance by a gypsy jazz ensemble. The concert, which takes place at Northern Virginia Community College's Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, is free and open to the public.

Marine Band Concert Features Popular Wind Band Standards

While much of the country will focus on football this Sunday evening, the Marine Band has put together its own “super concert” for the afternoon, full of wind band favorites, popular marches, and the timeless orchestral transcriptions that hearken to the more than 200 year heritage of “The President’s Own.”

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Chamber Music Series: Jan. 26 - Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. - Musicians from "The President's Own" will perform a chamber concert featuring various ensembles. The concert is free and open to the public.

Chamber Music Series Begins with Brass Quintet and String Duo

The 2020 Chamber Music Series will begin at 2 p.m., this Sunday, Jan. 26, with its first concert of the year. The performance, coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Zachary Gauvain, will take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C.

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Marine Chamber Orchestra Concert: Jan. 19, 2020 - 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19 - The Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform the concert titled “The Seasons,” featuring works by Sergei Prokofiev, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and William Alwyn. Conducted by Assistant Director Capt. Bryan P. Sherlock, the concert will take place at Northern Virginia Community College’s Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandra, Va. The performance is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Orchestra Begins 2020 Season with Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky

The Marine Chamber Orchestra returns to the concert stage at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19 for its first performance of the 2020 season, taking the audience on a musical trip through the natural world with the program titled “The Seasons,” featuring works by renowned composers Sergei Prokofiev, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and William Alwyn.

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Sousa Season Opener: Jan. 12 - Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. - This year's Sousa Season Opener celebrates Sousa the American operetta composer, and the program highlights instrumental selections, songs, and marches from five of his most enduring works in the genre. The concert, which is free with no tickets required, will take place at George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall in Fairfax, Va.

2020 Sousa Season Opener

On Sunday, Jan. 12, the Marine Band kicks off its 2020 season with a journey through John Philip Sousa's keen imagination for the theater, revealing another side of "The March King." The concert is dedicated to his operettas, including the marches, songs and instrumental selections from El Capitan, The Charlatan, The Bride Elect and other works for the stage.

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Maestro John Williams guest conducts "The President's Own" in Los Angeles on the band's 2019 West Coast Tour. - As a part of the Marine Band's 2019 West Coast Tour, the band held a concert at UCLA Royce Hall. The program featured "Bugler's Holiday" performed by Marine Band alumni Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta and Jeffrey Strong, as well as surprise appearance by Maestro John Williams, who guest conducted March from 1941 and the Imperial March from “Star Wars.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Chase Baran/released)

2019 West Coast Tour in Review

With seat belts fastened and instruments secured in overhead bins, on Oct. 1, 2019, the Marine Band took off from one Washington, only to land in another a few hours later. After 10 years, “The President’s Own” returned to the western reaches of our country to play its 101st tour – one, that as a matter of chance, followed the general direction of iconic U.S. Highway 101. Starting in the Emerald City of Seattle, the Marine Band meandered through 28 communities in Washington State, Oregon, California, Arizona and Nevada, with a final stop in Sin City itself: Las Vegas.

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Fall Chamber Series: Oct. 13 - Fall Chamber Series Concert: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks

Interesting Instrumentation: Chamber Music Series, Oct. 13

This week, the Marine Band’s Chamber Music Series continues with an eclectic mix of music featuring a variety of unique ensembles. Join us in person at the Marine Barracks Annex or stream the concert live at 2 p.m. EST. Read on to get a closer look at what’s in store!

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Fall Chamber Series: Oct. 6 - Fall Chamber Series Concert: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks

Chamber Music Series Returns Oct. 6 – Join in Person or Watch Online!

The Marine Band’s Chamber Music Series resumes Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. EST - each Sunday this month you can join us in person or stream the performance live online!

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On Aug. 1, 2018, the Marine Band performed music by John Philip Sousa, Bert Appermont, Harold Arlen, and Antonín Dvořák on the west terrace of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - On Aug. 1, 2018, the Marine Band performed music by John Philip Sousa, Bert Appermont, Harold Arlen, and Antonín Dvořák on the west terrace of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)

Summer Concerts Conclude this Week at the U.S. Capitol

The Marine Band will conclude its outdoor summer concerts this week with two performances on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol. Conducted by Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the concerts will take place at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 29. Both performances are free and no tickets are required.

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