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

6K views · 82 reactions | Summer is here, and “The President’s Own” has prepared a season of concerts to be performed at some of the DMV's most fun and iconic venues from May through August! Click here to see the complete schedule: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Calendar/ | "The President's Own" United States Marine Band | Facebook

While the origin story of “The Marines’ Hymn” has been clouded by the passage of time, its iconic melody remains a testament to the legacy of the U.S. Marine Corps. It is as closely identified with the Marine Corps as “The Star-Spangled Banner” is with the nation. The hymn has become a sacred symbol of pride and professionalism that unites Marines across generations. To learn more about how the hymn evolved from a French operetta duet into one of the world’s most recognizable military service so