Announcing our 2024 Coast-to-Coast Tour! This October, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will tour from Washington, D.C., to Washington State, performing FREE, public concerts. So, if you’re in Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Utah, Washington, or West Virginia – we’ll see you soon! Free tickets will be available one month before performances begin for most venues. For more information on cities and dates, visit us here: https://www.ma

"Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Marine Band" -- In honor of 50 years of women in the Marine Band, these two free concerts focus on the work of female composers and arrangers, and highlight some of the band’s many talented female musicians. Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m. at Capital Turnaround in Washington, D.C., and Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va. Free, no tickets required. Program/details: https://express.adobe.com/page/RNUVDPM7lS8cc/#cel

#NationalLibraryWeek -- We're celebrating our librarians! The Marine Band Library’s mission is to support the full range of commitments tasked by the White House; the Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps; and the Director of “The President’s Own.” It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest performing music libraries, with holdings exceeding 120,000 music titles for band, orchestra, chamber ensembles, dance band, and piano. In addition, reference books, periodicals, and audio/vi

"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

In celebration of the 225th anniversary of "The President's Own," join us as we take a look back at eras of the Marine Band's past in a new series titled "The United States Marine Band: From Then to Now." In this episode, Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear discusses the Marine Band's history, from its origins in colonial America to the early 19th century. #marines #marineband Imagery courtesy of: Library of Congress, National Archives, Wikimedia Commons, Pexels Music courtesy of: Library of Congr

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

#NeverForget -- "Amazing Grace" performed by "The President's Own" United States Marine Chamber Orchestra (traditional; arranged by Maj. Ryan Nowlin). | "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