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Marines

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Photos of Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra members and ensembles performing concerts, recitals, events, parades.

Baton given to John Philip Sousa by the members of the Marine Band upon his retirement in 1892. The baton has become a symbol of the Marine Band Directorate and has been traditionally passed from Director to Director in every Change of Command ceremony.

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Sousa Baton

Baton given to John Philip Sousa by the members of the Marine Band upon his retirement in 1892. The baton has become a symbol of the Marine Band Directorate and has been traditionally passed from Director to Director in every Change of Command ceremony.

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Photo by: Gunnery Sgt. Brian Rust | VIRIN: 170724-M-HO616-002.JPG

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