“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 …

Alternate calls follow common practice performance at Marine Barracks Washington and throughout the Marine Corps and the military. Adjutant's Call Assembly (2 times)

Join “The President’s Own” and special guests from "The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and a Marine Corps fleet band comprised of Marine musicians from across the globe at The Music Center at Strathmore for a concert celebrating the legacy of the “Few and the Proud.”

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.

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 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 ...

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.

Commandant of the Marine Corps to serve as the United States Marine Band’s 17th Director in 1880. During the next 12 years, Sousa simultaneously transitioned “The President’s Own” from a local military band into a world-renowned musical organization and transformed himself into a national celebrity and “The March King.”

Photos of Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra members and ensembles performing concerts, recitals, events, parades.

Marine Corps emblems. Where will the Marine Band be in the parade? The Marine Band will lead the second division. What will the Marine Band perform during the inauguration parade? The band will play John Philip Sousa’s marches “Semper Fidelis” and “The Thunderer” on the march.