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United States Marine Band

The United States Marine Band is the premier band of the United States Marine Corps. Established by act of Congress on July 11, 1798, it is the oldest of the United States military bands and the oldest professional musical organization in the United States. Today, the Marine Band includes the Marine Chamber Orchestra and Marine Chamber Ensembles.

United States Marine Band
The United States Marine Band at the White House in October 2007
ActiveJuly 11, 1798 – present
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeMilitary band
Size160
Garrison/HQMarine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
Nickname(s)"The President's Own"
March"Marines' Hymn" (official hymn) Play 
"Semper Fidelis" (official march) Play 
Websitewww.marineband.marines.mil
Commanders
DirectorColonel Jason K. Fettig
Senior Assistant DirectorMajor Ryan J. Nowlin
Assistant Director1st. Lt. Darren Y. Lin
Operations OfficerCWO-4 Bryan P. Sherlock
Drum MajorMaster Gunnery Sergeant Duane F. King
Assistant Drum MajorGunnery Sergeant James R. Holt III
Notable
commanders
John Philip Sousa
Colonel Michael J. Colburn
Insignia
Logo

The Marine Band is entirely separate from its sister military band, the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps ("The Commandant's Own") and the 10 active duty Marine Corps field bands.

The Marine Band has been uniquely known as "The President's Own" since 1801 due to its historical connection to the President of the United States. The relationship between the Marine Band and the White House began on New Year's Day 1801 when President John Adams invited the band to perform at the Executive Mansion. Later that year, Thomas Jefferson initiated the tradition of Marine Band performances by requesting that it perform at his inauguration. The Marine Band has played at every United States presidential inauguration since. President Thomas Jefferson gave it the title "The President's Own" in 1801. This terminology emulated a long-established British usage, where various military units were designated as "King's Own" or "Queen's Own".

Today, the Marine Band performs in approximately 500 events every year[1][non-primary source needed] including state funerals, state arrival ceremonies, state dinners, parades, concerts, and other social events. The Marine Band travels across the country each October and November during its fall concert tour, a tradition that began in 1891 under its most famous director, composer John Philip Sousa.

Members and organization

 
United States Marine Band uniforms

The Marine Band recruits experienced musicians, selecting members through a rigorous audition procedure. Members must satisfy additional security and physical requirements to be eligible. Selected band members serve under a four-year contract as active duty enlisted Marines and are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and physical standards. Members of The President's Own and the United States Coast Guard Band are the only members of the United States Armed Forces not required to undergo recruit training and do not perform combat missions. Also, they are not assigned to any unit other than the Marine Band. Musicians of other Marine bands must attend boot camp and Marine Combat Training (MCT).

The 'President's Own' band members start at the rank of Staff Sergeant and wear rank insignia with a lyre replacing the standard crossed rifles. Commissioned officers are often drawn from within the band. However, auditions are open to members of all Marine Corps bands. Drum majors are career Marines and are selected from the Marine Corps field bands, as they are responsible for the military development of the band's members. As of 2010, the USMC spends about $10 million annually to support the band.[2]

In 2005, Sara Sheffield became the first female feature vocalist in the band's history.[3]

Performances

 
The Marine Band marching down 15th Street during an inaugural parade held in honor of President Bill Clinton on January 20, 1997
 
Members of the Marine Band escorting the remains of President Ronald Reagan to the Capitol Rotunda during his state funeral held in June 2004
 
The Marine Band performing for an audience attending a wreath laying ceremony honoring the United States Marine Corps' 229th birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial

The Marine Band's performance schedule is coordinated by the Marine Band Branch of Headquarters Marine Corps Public Affairs, which works with the Director of the Marine Band and the Marine Band Operations Office to schedule performances and ceremonies by the band, chamber orchestra, and chamber ensembles.

The Marine Band also has a professional support staff (Library, Recording Lab, Stage Managers, and Stage Crew) and Administration, Public Affairs, and Supply offices. They work to coordinate, promote, and facilitate performances throughout the year.

The full band has a complement of about 130 members, although they all play together only rarely.

A 42-piece band is used for all Pentagon and formal military arrivals and patriotic openers for significant events. Patriotic openers are 15 minutes of patriotic music, including the presentation and retirement of the colors, "The Star-Spangled Banner" (national anthem), and the "Marines' Hymn". Patriotic openers are performed throughout the Washington metropolitan area at various events for military organizations, federal agencies, and associations.

Events that the Marine Band participates in include:

  • United States presidential inaugurations. The Marine Band has participated in every presidential inauguration since Thomas Jefferson's in 1801. The Marine Band is positioned at the United States Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony, and a 99-piece band marches in the inaugural parade back to the White House. The band also performs for celebrations following the official ceremony and parade. Celebrations are typically divided by state and held at hotels and in large public spaces throughout Washington D.C.
  • State funerals. The Military District of Washington Commander of Troops arranges the ceremonial preparations and, for the funeral, supervises the procession to the Washington National Cathedral in Northwest D.C. The Secretary of Defense conducts the funeral proceedings. A traditional component of the state funeral is a procession composed of National Guard, active-duty, academy, and reserve personnel that represent the five branches of the United States armed forces. A 99-piece band provides traditional music during each phase of the state funeral, often with other military bands. Previous funeral processions in the nation's capital have honored ten presidents.
  • State Arrival Ceremonies. The Marine Band performs during a State Arrival Ceremony at the White House, an event which welcomes a visiting head of state to the United States and begins a state visit. The United States Marine Band is located on the balcony of the South Portico, just outside the Blue Room. Following the ceremony, the Marine Band performs in the Cross Hall during the receiving line and reception.
  • Arlington National Cemetery military funerals. The Marine Band participates in every full honors military funeral for a deceased Marine at Arlington National Cemetery. During the funeral ceremony, the Marine Band performs chorales and hymns every occasion the deceased is transferred or moved. When the escorts and funeral procession moves the deceased from a chapel or transfer site to the final resting place, a drum cadence and funeral marches are performed. "Marines' Hymn" is performed for the final transfer of the deceased onto the resting site. Following this, the deceased receives final honors and three volley salute, and a lone bugler from the Marine Band performs "Taps". After the funeral ceremony, an American flag is folded and presented to the family of the deceased, during which the Marine Band performs "Eternal Father, Strong to Save", the Navy hymn.
  • Friday Evening Parades are held at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. during Friday evenings in summer (May through August). These 75-minute performances of music and precision marching feature the Marine Band along with the Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Platoon. The ceremony begins at 8:45 pm, with a concert by the Marine Band.
  • Other events. The Marine Band sometimes performs at additional events, such as state dinners and formal receptions at the White House, as well as performances at the National Sylvan Theater in Washington D.C. during the summer months.

Leadership

 
Violinist from the Marine Band performing during a reception at the residence of the Commandant of the Marine Corps on July 19, 2013
 
Drum Major of the United States Marine Band, Master Sergeant William L. Browne, wearing a bearskin headpiece and holding a ceremonial mace

The Marine Band's early leadership consisted of a Drum Major and a Fife Major, who wore identical uniforms. The Drum Major was considered the Leader of the Marine Band, while the Fife Major's responsibility was to train the fifers. The first leader of the United States Marine Band was William Farr, listed in historical records as having served as Drum Major from January 21, 1799.

After the retirement of Drum Major Raphael Triay in 1855, then-Fife Major Francis Scala became Drum Major. On July 25, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln signed an Act of Congress to reorganize the Marine Band. This act abolished the rank of Fife Major (and in 1881, the fife was removed from Marine Corps instrumentation entirely), created the positions of Leader of the Band/Principal Musician, Drum Major, and authorized 30 musicians. Scala was the first Marine Band musician to receive the title "Leader of the Band"; John Roach was selected as Drum Major.

The earliest recorded Second Leader of the United States Marine Band was Salvador Petrola. Marine Band cornetist Walter F. Smith, who had performed under 17th director, John Philip Sousa, became the first official Second Leader when an Act of Congress established the positions of First Leader and Second Leader of the Marine Band in March 1899.

Many changes occurred during the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration. The titles First Leader and Second Leader were replaced by Director and Assistant Director. When Albert F. Schoepper was appointed as Director in 1955, a second Assistant Director was added to the Marine Band leadership. Today, the Assistant Director positions are designated in two titles: Senior Assistant Director and Executive Officer, and Assistant Director. Also, the first "Soloist and Moderator" was appointed during the Eisenhower administration. William D. Jones, known as the original soloist with the new US Air Force Band and originator and director of the Singing Sergeants, was transferred by an Act of Congress to the USMC Band and given the title "Ambassador of Music".[4] The Soloist and Moderator served as the senior enlisted member until 1972 when Schoepper and Jones retired.

Today, the Drum Major serves as the senior enlisted member of "The President's Own" and is responsible for the band's appearance, ceremonial drill, and military decorum. The Drum Major is charged with directing the band in ceremonies, including the inaugural parade, and regularly leads the band in review for presidents and visiting heads of state and other dignitaries.

The Drum Major wears a bearskin headpiece and carries a ceremonial mace used to signal commands to the musicians. The Drum Major also wears the officer's version of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (the Marine Corps emblem). The uniform also includes an ornate baldric, similar to a sash, embroidered with the band's crest and the Marine Corps' battle honors, as well as miniatures of personal medals.

People

Leaders:

Drum Majors:

  • John Roach (1861–1875)
  • Richard T. Johnson (1875–1882)
  • Edward D. Hughes (1882–1885)
  • August Gaeckler (1886–1895)
  • James Barton (1895–1897)
  • Ruben Bradley (1897–1908)
  • Reynold H. Nothbohm (1908–1910)
  • James L. Culleton (1911)
  • Hurshel D. Pryor (1911–1927)
  • Hiram H. Florea (1927–1943)
  • Elmer R. Hansen (1943–1949)
  • Edmond DeMar (1949–1958)
  • Henry L. Peters (1958–1964)
  • Daniel M. Oeser (1964–1968)
  • James R. Donovan (1968–1972)
  • Charles R. Jimerson (1972–1974)
  • Dennis E. Carroll (1974–1984)
  • Gary A. Petersen (1984–1989)
  • John D. Lee (1989–1994)
  • Dennis R. Wolfe (1994–1999)
  • John R. Barclay (1999–2001)
  • Thomas D. Kohl (2001–2007)
  • William L. Browne (2007–2014)
  • Duane F. King (2014–present)

Composers

Sousa composed several of his finest marches, including Semper Fidelis, while serving as director of the Marine Band.[5]

Thomas Powell Knox joined the Marine Band in 1961 as a trumpet player and moved to the arranging staff in 1966. Three years later, Knox was appointed chief arranger and continued composing and arranging for the Marine Band until his retirement in 1985. Some of his more notable compositions include "God of Our Fathers" (commissioned for Ronald Reagan's first inauguration) and "American Pageant", which was commissioned for Richard Nixon's first inauguration. Knox arranged or composed over 300 pieces, many of which the Marine Band and other bands across America still played.

Music

Performances by the Marine Band

Gallery

See also

Notes

  1. ^ ""The President's Own" United States Marine Band". marines.mil. United States Marine Corps. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  2. ^ Pincus, Walter, "Defense Dept. Uses Thousands of Musicians, Spends Many Millions, To Strike Up The Bands", The Washington Post, September 7, 2010, p. 13.
  3. ^ ""The President's Own" United States Marine Band". marines.mil. United States Marine Corps. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  4. ^ "Entertainer William Jones, 63, Dies – tribunedigital-orlandosentinel". Articles.orlandosentinel.com. November 20, 1992. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  5. ^ Alfred W. Cramer (2009). Musicians and Composers of the 20th Century-Volume 4. Salem Press. p. 1386.

Further reading

External links

  • Official website
  • Official Youtube Channel
  • The United States Marine Band: "The President's Own", Audio & Visual Exhibit
  • MCO P1020.34F Marine Corps Uniform Regulations Chapter 6: Musical Units
  • United States Marine Band recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings.
  • Works by United States Marine Band at Project Gutenberg
  • Works by or about United States Marine Band at Internet Archive
  • Youtube: United States Marine Band plays Overture "Ruslan and Lyudmila" in Soviet Union, 1990
  • Marine Band Drum Major Master Gunnery Sgt. William Browne on Inauguration
  • United States Marine Band transcription discs at the University of Maryland Libraries

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This article is about the Marine Corps band For the geographical unit see Marine band geology For the 1942 short film see United States Marine Band film Marine Band redirects here For a marine radio channel see Marine VHF radio The United States Marine Band is the premier band of the United States Marine Corps Established by act of Congress on July 11 1798 it is the oldest of the United States military bands and the oldest professional musical organization in the United States Today the Marine Band includes the Marine Chamber Orchestra and Marine Chamber Ensembles United States Marine BandThe United States Marine Band at the White House in October 2007ActiveJuly 11 1798 presentAllegiance United StatesBranch United States Marine CorpsTypeMilitary bandSize160Garrison HQMarine Barracks Washington D C Nickname s The President s Own March Marines Hymn official hymn Play help info Semper Fidelis official march Play help info Websitewww wbr marineband wbr marines wbr milCommandersDirectorColonel Jason K FettigSenior Assistant DirectorMajor Ryan J NowlinAssistant Director1st Lt Darren Y LinOperations OfficerCWO 4 Bryan P SherlockDrum MajorMaster Gunnery Sergeant Duane F KingAssistant Drum MajorGunnery Sergeant James R Holt IIINotablecommandersJohn Philip SousaColonel Michael J ColburnInsigniaLogo The Marine Band is entirely separate from its sister military band the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps The Commandant s Own and the 10 active duty Marine Corps field bands The Marine Band has been uniquely known as The President s Own since 1801 due to its historical connection to the President of the United States The relationship between the Marine Band and the White House began on New Year s Day 1801 when President John Adams invited the band to perform at the Executive Mansion Later that year Thomas Jefferson initiated the tradition of Marine Band performances by requesting that it perform at his inauguration The Marine Band has played at every United States presidential inauguration since President Thomas Jefferson gave it the title The President s Own in 1801 This terminology emulated a long established British usage where various military units were designated as King s Own or Queen s Own Today the Marine Band performs in approximately 500 events every year 1 non primary source needed including state funerals state arrival ceremonies state dinners parades concerts and other social events The Marine Band travels across the country each October and November during its fall concert tour a tradition that began in 1891 under its most famous director composer John Philip Sousa Contents 1 Members and organization 2 Performances 3 Leadership 3 1 People 4 Composers 5 Music 6 Gallery 7 See also 8 Notes 9 Further reading 10 External linksMembers and organization Edit United States Marine Band uniforms The Marine Band recruits experienced musicians selecting members through a rigorous audition procedure Members must satisfy additional security and physical requirements to be eligible Selected band members serve under a four year contract as active duty enlisted Marines and are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and physical standards Members of The President s Own and the United States Coast Guard Band are the only members of the United States Armed Forces not required to undergo recruit training and do not perform combat missions Also they are not assigned to any unit other than the Marine Band Musicians of other Marine bands must attend boot camp and Marine Combat Training MCT The President s Own band members start at the rank of Staff Sergeant and wear rank insignia with a lyre replacing the standard crossed rifles Commissioned officers are often drawn from within the band However auditions are open to members of all Marine Corps bands Drum majors are career Marines and are selected from the Marine Corps field bands as they are responsible for the military development of the band s members As of 2010 the USMC spends about 10 million annually to support the band 2 In 2005 Sara Sheffield became the first female feature vocalist in the band s history 3 Performances Edit The Marine Band marching down 15th Street during an inaugural parade held in honor of President Bill Clinton on January 20 1997 Members of the Marine Band escorting the remains of President Ronald Reagan to the Capitol Rotunda during his state funeral held in June 2004 The Marine Band performing for an audience attending a wreath laying ceremony honoring the United States Marine Corps 229th birthday at the Marine Corps War Memorial The Marine Band s performance schedule is coordinated by the Marine Band Branch of Headquarters Marine Corps Public Affairs which works with the Director of the Marine Band and the Marine Band Operations Office to schedule performances and ceremonies by the band chamber orchestra and chamber ensembles The Marine Band also has a professional support staff Library Recording Lab Stage Managers and Stage Crew and Administration Public Affairs and Supply offices They work to coordinate promote and facilitate performances throughout the year The full band has a complement of about 130 members although they all play together only rarely A 42 piece band is used for all Pentagon and formal military arrivals and patriotic openers for significant events Patriotic openers are 15 minutes of patriotic music including the presentation and retirement of the colors The Star Spangled Banner national anthem and the Marines Hymn Patriotic openers are performed throughout the Washington metropolitan area at various events for military organizations federal agencies and associations Events that the Marine Band participates in include United States presidential inaugurations The Marine Band has participated in every presidential inauguration since Thomas Jefferson s in 1801 The Marine Band is positioned at the United States Capitol for the swearing in ceremony and a 99 piece band marches in the inaugural parade back to the White House The band also performs for celebrations following the official ceremony and parade Celebrations are typically divided by state and held at hotels and in large public spaces throughout Washington D C State funerals The Military District of Washington Commander of Troops arranges the ceremonial preparations and for the funeral supervises the procession to the Washington National Cathedral in Northwest D C The Secretary of Defense conducts the funeral proceedings A traditional component of the state funeral is a procession composed of National Guard active duty academy and reserve personnel that represent the five branches of the United States armed forces A 99 piece band provides traditional music during each phase of the state funeral often with other military bands Previous funeral processions in the nation s capital have honored ten presidents State Arrival Ceremonies The Marine Band performs during a State Arrival Ceremony at the White House an event which welcomes a visiting head of state to the United States and begins a state visit The United States Marine Band is located on the balcony of the South Portico just outside the Blue Room Following the ceremony the Marine Band performs in the Cross Hall during the receiving line and reception Arlington National Cemetery military funerals The Marine Band participates in every full honors military funeral for a deceased Marine at Arlington National Cemetery During the funeral ceremony the Marine Band performs chorales and hymns every occasion the deceased is transferred or moved When the escorts and funeral procession moves the deceased from a chapel or transfer site to the final resting place a drum cadence and funeral marches are performed Marines Hymn is performed for the final transfer of the deceased onto the resting site Following this the deceased receives final honors and three volley salute and a lone bugler from the Marine Band performs Taps After the funeral ceremony an American flag is folded and presented to the family of the deceased during which the Marine Band performs Eternal Father Strong to Save the Navy hymn Friday Evening Parades are held at Marine Barracks Washington D C during Friday evenings in summer May through August These 75 minute performances of music and precision marching feature the Marine Band along with the Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Platoon The ceremony begins at 8 45 pm with a concert by the Marine Band Other events The Marine Band sometimes performs at additional events such as state dinners and formal receptions at the White House as well as performances at the National Sylvan Theater in Washington D C during the summer months Leadership Edit Violinist from the Marine Band performing during a reception at the residence of the Commandant of the Marine Corps on July 19 2013 Drum Major of the United States Marine Band Master Sergeant William L Browne wearing a bearskin headpiece and holding a ceremonial mace Jason Fettig during the inauguration of Joe Biden The Marine Band s early leadership consisted of a Drum Major and a Fife Major who wore identical uniforms The Drum Major was considered the Leader of the Marine Band while the Fife Major s responsibility was to train the fifers The first leader of the United States Marine Band was William Farr listed in historical records as having served as Drum Major from January 21 1799 After the retirement of Drum Major Raphael Triay in 1855 then Fife Major Francis Scala became Drum Major On July 25 1861 President Abraham Lincoln signed an Act of Congress to reorganize the Marine Band This act abolished the rank of Fife Major and in 1881 the fife was removed from Marine Corps instrumentation entirely created the positions of Leader of the Band Principal Musician Drum Major and authorized 30 musicians Scala was the first Marine Band musician to receive the title Leader of the Band John Roach was selected as Drum Major The earliest recorded Second Leader of the United States Marine Band was Salvador Petrola Marine Band cornetist Walter F Smith who had performed under 17th director John Philip Sousa became the first official Second Leader when an Act of Congress established the positions of First Leader and Second Leader of the Marine Band in March 1899 Many changes occurred during the Dwight D Eisenhower administration The titles First Leader and Second Leader were replaced by Director and Assistant Director When Albert F Schoepper was appointed as Director in 1955 a second Assistant Director was added to the Marine Band leadership Today the Assistant Director positions are designated in two titles Senior Assistant Director and Executive Officer and Assistant Director Also the first Soloist and Moderator was appointed during the Eisenhower administration William D Jones known as the original soloist with the new US Air Force Band and originator and director of the Singing Sergeants was transferred by an Act of Congress to the USMC Band and given the title Ambassador of Music 4 The Soloist and Moderator served as the senior enlisted member until 1972 when Schoepper and Jones retired Today the Drum Major serves as the senior enlisted member of The President s Own and is responsible for the band s appearance ceremonial drill and military decorum The Drum Major is charged with directing the band in ceremonies including the inaugural parade and regularly leads the band in review for presidents and visiting heads of state and other dignitaries The Drum Major wears a bearskin headpiece and carries a ceremonial mace used to signal commands to the musicians The Drum Major also wears the officer s version of the Eagle Globe and Anchor the Marine Corps emblem The uniform also includes an ornate baldric similar to a sash embroidered with the band s crest and the Marine Corps battle honors as well as miniatures of personal medals People Edit Leaders William Farr 1799 Charles S Ashworth 1804 Venerando Pulizzi 1816 John Powley 1816 Venerando Pulizzi 1818 John B Cuvillier 1827 Joseph Cuvillier 1829 Francis Schenig 1835 Raphael R Triay 1836 Antonio Pons 1843 Joseph Lucchesi 1844 Antonio Pons 1846 Raphael R Triay 1848 Francis M Scala 1855 Henry Fries 1871 Louis Schneider 1873 John Philip Sousa 1880 Francesco Fanciulli 1892 William Henry Santelmann 1898 Taylor Branson 1927 William F Santelmann 1940 Albert F Schoepper 1955 Dale L Harpham 1972 Jack T Kline 1974 John R Bourgeois 1979 Timothy W Foley 1996 Michael J Colburn 2004 Jason K Fettig 2014 Drum Majors John Roach 1861 1875 Richard T Johnson 1875 1882 Edward D Hughes 1882 1885 August Gaeckler 1886 1895 James Barton 1895 1897 Ruben Bradley 1897 1908 Reynold H Nothbohm 1908 1910 James L Culleton 1911 Hurshel D Pryor 1911 1927 Hiram H Florea 1927 1943 Elmer R Hansen 1943 1949 Edmond DeMar 1949 1958 Henry L Peters 1958 1964 Daniel M Oeser 1964 1968 James R Donovan 1968 1972 Charles R Jimerson 1972 1974 Dennis E Carroll 1974 1984 Gary A Petersen 1984 1989 John D Lee 1989 1994 Dennis R Wolfe 1994 1999 John R Barclay 1999 2001 Thomas D Kohl 2001 2007 William L Browne 2007 2014 Duane F King 2014 present Composers EditSousa composed several of his finest marches including Semper Fidelis while serving as director of the Marine Band 5 Thomas Powell Knox joined the Marine Band in 1961 as a trumpet player and moved to the arranging staff in 1966 Three years later Knox was appointed chief arranger and continued composing and arranging for the Marine Band until his retirement in 1985 Some of his more notable compositions include God of Our Fathers commissioned for Ronald Reagan s first inauguration and American Pageant which was commissioned for Richard Nixon s first inauguration Knox arranged or composed over 300 pieces many of which the Marine Band and other bands across America still played Music EditPerformances by the Marine Band Semper Fidelis 1909 source source John Philip Sousa s Semper Fidelis March the official march of the United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis 1989 source source The Washington Post source source Sousa s march The Washington Post King Cotton source source Sousa s march King Cotton Manhattan Beach source source Sousa s march Manhattan Beach Problems playing these files See media help The Stars and Stripes Forever source source Sousa s march The Stars and Stripes Forever The Thunderer 1896 source source Sousa s march The Thunderer Toccata Adagio and Fugue in C BWV 564 source source Composition by J S Bach Revelation 1992 source source W Paris Chambers march Revelation 22nd Regiment March source source Patrick Gilmore s 22nd Regiment March The Circus Bee source source Henry Fillmore s screamer The Circus Bee The White Cockade source source The White Cockade traditional fife and drum march Marines Hymn source source track Marines Hymn official hymn of the Marine Corps Radetzky March source source Johann Strauss I s Radetzky March From Die Walkure source source Pastiche from Wagner s opera Die WalkureGallery Edit The United States Marine Band The President s Own 1864 John Philip Sousa was appointed the 17th leader of the Marine Band on October 1 1880 serving in this position until July 30 1892 The Marine Band led at the time by Sousa was instrumental in the development of musical recording due partly to its proximity to the Columbia Phonograph Company 1891 Charles Owen a marimba soloist and timpanist beating a drum at Marine Barracks Washington May 1942 The Marine Band performing during a State Arrival Ceremony for West German Chancellor Willy Brandt on the South Lawn 1970 The Marine Band performing in the Entrance Hall at the White House in conjunction with an official dinner held for British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher 1988 John R Bourgeois composer and director of the Marine Band from 1979 to 1996 Master Gunnery Sgt Thomas D Kohl leads the Marine Band during the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima commemoration ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial 2005 The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen James T Conway speaking with members of the Marine Band during a ceremony in celebration of the 232nd Marine Corps birthday held at The Pentagon 2007 The 27th director of the Marine Band Colonel Michael J Colburn who joined the band as a euphonium player in 1987 and was appointed director July 17 2004 The Marine Band performing at the United States Capitol Building during the 56th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D C 2009 Colonel Colburn stands with the Marine Band after completing Sergei Rachmaninoff s Symphonic Dances during the Marine Band s performance at the East Carolina University in Greenville North Carolina 2011 Members of the Marine Band holding drums during a rehearsal at Marine Barracks Washington for the 57th presidential inauguration January 18 2013See also EditJohn Philip Sousa Baton Military band Red coat military uniform United States Royal Marines Band Service United States military bandsNotes Edit The President s Own United States Marine Band marines mil United States Marine Corps Retrieved August 25 2019 Pincus Walter Defense Dept Uses Thousands of Musicians Spends Many Millions To Strike Up The Bands The Washington Post September 7 2010 p 13 The President s Own United States Marine Band marines mil United States Marine Corps Retrieved June 22 2018 Entertainer William Jones 63 Dies tribunedigital orlandosentinel Articles orlandosentinel com November 20 1992 Retrieved February 20 2016 Alfred W Cramer 2009 Musicians and Composers of the 20th Century Volume 4 Salem Press p 1386 Further reading EditAbbott James A and Elaine M Rice Designing Camelot The Kennedy White House Restoration Van Nostrand Reinhold 1998 ISBN 0 442 02532 7 Clinton Hillary Rodham An Invitation to the White House At Home with History Simon amp Schuster 2000 ISBN 0 684 85799 5 Garrett Wendell Our Changing White House Northeastern University Press 1995 ISBN 1 55553 222 5 Ressier MGySgt D Michael 1998 Historical Perspective on The President s Own United States Marine Band 200th Anniversiary PDF Washington D C History and Museums Division ISBN 0 16 049644 6 Government Printing Office Stock Number 008 055 00213 3 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to United States Marine Band Official website Official Youtube Channel The United States Marine Band The President s Own Audio amp Visual Exhibit MCO P1020 34F Marine Corps Uniform Regulations Chapter 6 Musical Units United States Marine Band recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings Works by United States Marine Band at Project Gutenberg Works by or about United States Marine Band at Internet Archive Youtube United States Marine Band plays Overture Ruslan and Lyudmila in Soviet Union 1990 Marine Band Drum Major Master Gunnery Sgt William Browne on Inauguration United States Marine Band transcription discs at the University of Maryland Libraries Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title United 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