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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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