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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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BLAST OFF WITH THE MARINE BAND AT WOLF TRAP!

On Sunday, May 29, the Marine Band will kick off Wolf Trap’s summer season with Blast Off!, a Memorial Day weekend concert at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts’ Filene Center in Vienna, Va. This year’s performance is filled with American classics, works by American composer John Williams, highlights from the Emmy Award-winning 10-part television series Band of Brothers, and more! The concert will then be followed by an electrifying fireworks show to cap off the evening.

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2022 Young People’s Concert: “Once Upon a Symphony”

Join guest composer James Stephenson and the Marine Chamber Orchestra for this 50-minute immersion in the fascinating world of musical composition. This highly engaging and interactive program not only introduces young audiences to the instruments of the symphony orchestra, but also involves them in the compositional process culminating in a unique world première performance.

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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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In six weeks during the fall of 2020, musicians of “The President’s Own” held more than 1,000 Q&As, clinics and masterclasses, reaching over 28,000 music students from kindergarten through the university level. As a result of the now-widespread use of video calls in schools, these digital discussions spanned thousands of miles, taking place in 45 states and the District of Columbia. - In six weeks during the fall of 2020, musicians of “The President’s Own” held more than 1,000 Q&As, clinics and masterclasses, reaching over 28,000 music students from kindergarten through the university level. As a result of the now-widespread use of video calls in schools, these digital discussions spanned thousands of miles, taking place in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

Virtual Virtuosos: Connecting to Music Classrooms Nationwide

Never before has the Marine Band had such a widespread educational impact as it did during the concentrated efforts of fall 2020. Using a buzzword from this year, it truly was “unprecedented.” In a month and a half, musicians of “The President’s Own” held more than 1,000 Q&As, clinics and masterclasses, reaching over 28,000 music students from kindergarten through the university level. As a result of the now-widespread use of video calls in schools, these digital discussions spanned thousands of miles, taking place in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Here is a look into just two of the hundreds of classrooms the Marine Band reached this fall:

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A concert performed by a string duo from the Marine Chamber Orchestra will be live streamed on the Marine Band's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/usmarinebandTune in April 1, 2020, at 1 pm EST - A concert performed by a string duo from the Marine Chamber Orchestra will be live streamed on the Marine Band's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/usmarineband Tune in April 1, 2020, at 1 pm EST

Marine String Duo: Streaming On A Screen Near You

On April 1, you would be foolish not to stream a live concert from the U.S. Marine Band! Watch and listen from wherever you are as a string duo from “The President’s Own” tackles a wide variety of music, ranging from traditional and recognizable, to the new and downright groovy. The ensemble features Master Gunnery Sergeants Peter Wilson (violin) and Aaron Clay (double bass), an impeccable pair which has been strung together in the Marine Band for 26 years.

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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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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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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 June 7, 2017, the Marine Band performed a summer concert at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The program included Sousa's march, "Manhattan Beach," Sparke's Pantomime, King's march, "The Melody Shop," and a medley of Johnny Mercer songs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - On June 7, 2017, the Marine Band performed a summer concert at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The program included Sousa's march, "Manhattan Beach," Sparke's Pantomime, King's march, "The Melody Shop," and a medley of Johnny Mercer songs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)

Summer Concerts Feature Music from the Golden Age of American Popular Song

The Marine Band’s outdoor summer concerts on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol continue this week featuring several works composed or made popular in the 1940s, often referred to as the “Golden Age of Popular Song.” The concerts will be conducted by Assistant Director Captain Ryan J. Nowlin, including the Brazilian song “Tico-Tico,” made popular by the 1947 Carmen Miranda film Copacabana; “Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night),” a song made popular in the 1940s by Frank Sinatra; and Nowlin’s own arrangement of three popular songs from the World War II era. The evening performances are the perfect outing for families and people of all ages to listen to great music on the front porch of American history, with the National Mall as backdrop. The concerts will take place at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21 and Thursday, Aug. 22. Both performances are free and no tickets are required.

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Master Classes with the Parris Island Marine Band - On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, members of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band from Washington, D.C., spent time with the Parris Island Marine Band in master classes and lessons. Members of “The President’s Own” will perform a joint concert with the Parris Island Marine Band at 7 p.m., Friday, March 22. The concert is free and open to the public and will take place at Battery Creek High School in Beaufort, S.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)

Marine Band Members to Perform Joint Concert with Parris Island Marine Band

Almost every Friday, the Parris Island Marine Band can be found on the recruit depot parade deck, fulfilling its primary mission of providing musical support for graduations of new Marines. But with no graduation this week on the Island, the band has spent time collaborating and making music with members of ‘The President’s Own’ United States

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