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

The second episode in our series "The United States Marine Band: From Then to Now" is here! In this episode, Staff Sgt. Rebecca Sieff discusses the Marine Band's most transformative era: the 1800s. Imagery courtesy of: Library of Congress, National Archives, Wikimedia Commons Music courtesy of: Library of Congress, YouTube Audio Library | "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