The Marine Band's 25th Director Colonel John R. Bourgeois, USMC (Ret.), returns to guest conduct the band! These hour-long performances are free and open to the public, and feature selections of music that the whole family will love - patriotic marches, traditional wind band repertoire and exciting instrumental solos. Limited seating available - bring a chair or blanket and take part in this fun American tradition! Weather-related changes to the concert schedule will be announced on the Marine B

8.1K views · 506 reactions | From July 21-27, "The President's Own" United States Marine Band will tour Europe, performing at WASBE Prague in the Czech Republic; Hofberg Imperial Palace for the Innsbrucker Promenadenkonzerte in Austria; and the WMC Kerkrade in the Netherlands. For additional concerts and details: https://express.adobe.com/page/csIEdJ7S0rNWX/ | "The President's Own" United States Marine Band | Facebook

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band is thrilled to announce our 2023 concert season! It will be filled with unique concerts, brand new compositions, classic works, and some very special guest appearances. We look forward to seeing you there! More information: https://www.marineband.marines.mil (Photo credits: Nancy Lee Katz, Caitlin Cahill, Library of Congress) | "The President's Own" United States Marine Band

The Marine Band's uniform is woven deep with the history of military music. Learn more about the iconic coat worn by musicians and officers of "The President's Own." #MarineCorps #Marines #USMC #MilitaryUniform #Inauguration | "The President's Own" United States Marine Band

The Marines' Hymn, Apotheosis by MGySgt Sammy Nestico, USMC (ret.) "The President's Own" United States Marine Band Brass Ensemble Washington National Cathedral The Marines’ Hymn is one of the most readily recognized songs and is the oldest of the country’s service songs. The history of the hymn has been clouded by the passing of time and confused by oral tradition. There is no confusion, however, on the part of the hearer when The Marines’ Hymn is performed: it is as easily identified with the U

Meet the first featured female soloist in Marine Band history Founded in 1798, the “President’s Own” United States Marine Band is the country’s oldest professional musical organization, but it took over 200 years for the band to select their first featured female vocal soloist. Gunnery Sergeant Sara Sheffield spoke with CNN on what it meant to join the band and how she serves her country through music. | CNN