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Washington, DC - On July 30, 2014, Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig conducted his first Marine Band Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol. The program featured cornet/trumpet player Gunnery Sgt. Brad Weil performing Kenny Baker's "Virtuosity" and mezzo-soprano vocalist Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo singing Stephen Sondheim's "You (I) Could Drive a Person Crazy." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - Washington, DC - On July 30, 2014, Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig conducted his first Marine Band Summer Fare concert at the U.S. Capitol. The program featured cornet/trumpet player Gunnery Sgt. Brad Weil performing Kenny Baker's "Virtuosity" and mezzo-soprano vocalist Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo singing Stephen Sondheim's "You (I) Could Drive a Person Crazy." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)

Final Summer Concerts Pay Tribute to John Glenn and Women Marines

The Marine Band will conclude its summer concert season with concerts honoring Col. John Glenn and 100 years of women Marines. Conducted by Marine Band Director Col. Jason K. Fettig, this program includes favorites from the concert band repertoire, with connections that center around a new, original composition by Assistant Director Capt. Ryan Nowlin: God Speed, John Glenn, which pays tribute to the American hero who was a Marine fighter pilot in World War II and Korea, first American to orbit the Earth, and a United States senator for 24 years.

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On July 14, 2016, the Marine Latin Jazz Ensemble performed at Glen Echo Park in Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) - On July 14, 2016, the Marine Latin Jazz Ensemble performed at Glen Echo Park in Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)

Outdoor Concerts Feature Eclectic Mix of Latin Jazz

This week’s outdoor summer concerts will feature the Marine Latin Jazz Ensemble performing at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22 on the west terrace of the U.S. Capitol and at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 23 at Pentagon Row in Arlington, Va. Both concerts are free and will feature a mix of Latin jazz styles and composers that will keep the audience grooving in their seats or dancing in the streets.

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On Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, Marine Band administrative clerk Sergeant Kimberly Santiago served as the Marine Barracks Washington non-commissioned officer parade commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - On Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, Marine Band administrative clerk Sergeant Kimberly Santiago served as the Marine Barracks Washington non-commissioned officer parade commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)

Marine Band Admin Clerk Serves as Parade Commander

As she drew her sword and belted out commands before the platoons of ceremonial marchers in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial, Marine Band administrative clerk Sgt. Kimberly Santiago made history as the first female parade commander of the non-commissioned officer Sunset Parade hosted by Marine Barracks Washington.

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