United States Marine Band
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously …
About the Marine Band
Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Its mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Calendar - United States Marine Band
Sign up for the Marine Band's eNewsletter to receive email reminders about upcoming concerts: Sign Up Here. Select a date below for more information. Events are free and open to the public, tickets not required. Programs subject to change.
Marine Band Members
Marine Band Members Type All Members Officers Drum Majors Woodwinds Flute & Piccolo Oboe & English Horn Clarinets Bassoon Saxophone Brass Trumpet & Cornet Horn Trombone Euphonium Tuba Percussion Strings Violin Viola Cello Double Bass Harp Guitar Piano Vocals Staff Operations Music Production Library Recording Lab Office of Communication Stage ...
Tour - United States Marine Band
Since 1891, Americans far and wide have enjoyed the tradition of seeing the United States Marine Band perform on tour. The fact that the Marine Band tours the U.S. is, in large part, thanks to the band’s legendary 17th director, John Philip Sousa.
On the Road with the Marine Band's 2024 National Concert Tour: …
Nov 20, 2024 · The Marine Band’s 104th National Concert Tour left the National Capital Region on Oct. 1 and didn’t stop until the Band reached Seattle on Oct. 30, visiting 28 venues across the nation in the process.
Marine Band
Marine Band. Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Its mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Marine Band History
The Marine Band was founded on July 11, 1798 by an Act of Congress. This page is a historical timeline of the Marine Band.
Marine Band Uniform
Marine Band musicians wear scarlet full dress coats, blue trousers with a unique red and white stripe, and white covers (hats) with gold Marine Corps emblems. The Marine dress uniform is traditionally blue with red trim, but the Marine Band wears these colors in reverse order with scarlet coats and distinctive braid.
Marine Band and the Presidents - United States Marine Band
The Marine Band's mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.