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Musical Firsts at New Venue February 26, 2019 — The Marine Chamber Orchestra will make its debut at Ernst Theater at Northern Virginia Community College’s Annandale campus at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 3. In honor of the occasion, Assistant Director Capt. Bryan P. Sherlock has programmed a concert of “musical firsts:” Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 in D, Opus 25, Classical; Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat; and Georges Bizet’s Symphony No. 1 in C. The concert is free and tickets are not required. MORE

Doublespeak and Destiny February 21, 2019 — Marine Band chamber music concerts have become known for their diverse programming and unique instrumentation and this Sunday’s concert is no exception. At 2 p.m., Feb, 24, ensembles from “The President’s Own: will present a program includes music by Gabriel Fauré, Astor Piazzolla, and Giuseppe Verdi. The program was coordinated trumpet/cornet MORE

Marine Band Concert Features Music of Signs and Symbols February 12, 2019 — On Sunday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m., “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will present the concert “Signs and Symbols” at Northern Virginia Community College’s Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall in Alexandria. Conducted by Col. Jason K. Fettig, the program takes its inspiration from the deeper meaning expressed in certain fascinating symbols and signs found in the everyday world. The concert is free and no tickets are required. Free parking is available in the adjacent garage. MORE

Five High School Musician Finalists Vie for Honor of Winning Marine Band’s Concerto February 12, 2019 — The Marine Band will host its annual recital for the five finalists of the 2018-19 Concerto Competition for High School Musicians at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16 at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall in Washington, D.C. The performance is free, no tickets are required, and will be streamed live at www.marineband.marines.mil and www.youtube.com/usmarineband. MORE

Marine Band: Painting Musical Portraits February 4, 2019 — Since the professional football season has officially come to a close, spend your Sunday afternoon not in a recliner in front of the television, but in a front row seat to see “The President’s Own” perform! Join the United States Marine Band at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10, for a free concert entitled “Portraits” at Northern Virginia Community College’s Schlesinger Concert Hall in Alexandria. A cello trio will offer pre-concert music beginning at 1:15 p.m. in the lobby. MORE