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Chamber Music Series: War and Peace - Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. - The concert will highlight music relating to war and peace, featuring various ensembles formed by members of “The President’s Own.” Ensembles include a brass quintet, a string trio with clarinet and piano, a flute and percussion ensemble, and a woodwind quintet. The concert, which takes place in Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex, is free and no tickets are required.

The President’s Own” United States Marine Band is pleased to announce the release of its fifth volume of “The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa.” This multi-year recording project, initiated by Director Col. Jason K. Fettig, is the Marine Band’s first comprehensive collection of Sousa’s marches since the 1970s. The collection is in chronological order, and Volume 5 contains 20 marches, covering the years 1917 to 1922, a period that saw the end of World War I and produced such popular marches as “Bullets and Bayonets,” “Sabre and Spurs,” and “The Gallant Seventh.” Volumes 1–5 are currently available for free download exclusively on the Marine Band website, along with full PDF scores and parts, scrolling videos, and historical notes about each piece. - "The President’s Own” United States Marine Band is pleased to announce the release of its fifth volume of “The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa.” This multi-year recording project, initiated by Director Col. Jason K. Fettig, is the Marine Band’s first comprehensive collection of Sousa’s marches since the 1970s. The collection is in chronological order, and Volume 5 contains 20 marches, covering the years 1917 to 1922, a period that saw the end of World War I and produced such popular marches as “Bullets and Bayonets,” “Sabre and Spurs,” and “The Gallant Seventh.” Volumes 1–5 are currently available for free download exclusively on the Marine Band website, along with full PDF scores and parts, scrolling videos, and historical notes about each piece.

Marine Chamber Orchestra: Haydn's Drum Roll - Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. -Since its 1795 première, Joseph Haydn’s 103rd Symphony, nicknamed The Drum Roll after the long and ominous timpani roll with which it begins, remains a favorite of his impressive 104 total symphonies. Brilliantly constructed, the four-movement work culminates in an unflagging, energetic finale based on a single theme and is filled with drama and excitement. The program also includes Johann Sebastian Bach’s masterful Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D, BWV 1069 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 2 in E-flat, K. 417, featuring soloist Gunnery Sgt. Jennifer Paul. A brass quartet will offer pre-concert music in the lobby beginning at 1:15 p.m. The concert, which takes place at Northern Virginia Community College's Schlesinger Concert Hall, is free and no tickets are required.

TEXT - Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band march across the parade field during a Friends and Family Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Apr. 27, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller and the hosting official was the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Commanding Officer Col. Tyler J. Zagurski. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Young People's Concert: The Incredible Big Band - Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. - Join the Marine Band’s “Big Band” as we explore the incredible world of Big Band Jazz in a program that is sure to leave your toes tapping and hearts pounding. The performance will feature music from The Incredibles, as well as other favorites such as “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “In the Mood.” This 50-minute concert is best suited for kids ages 6-12, but all are welcome. Following the performance, all children are invited to try their favorite instruments in our musical Petting Zoo! The concert, which takes place at Northern Virginia Community College's Schlesinger Concert Hall, is free and no tickets are required. It will also stream live at youtube.com/usmarineband.