In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day, it is fitting to post about the absolutely amazing United States Marine Band. The bands of the various branches of the United States Armed Forces are nearly without parallel in the world today. Arguably, the most famous of these is "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. A little bit about the band can be found by visiting their website which contains lots of FREE RECORDINGS and other fun facts. Here is a little bit of their history:
Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Today, “The President’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances. “The President’s Own” encompasses the United States Marine Band, Marine Chamber Orchestra, and Marine Chamber Ensembles, and performs regularly at the White House and for more than 500 public performances across the nation each year.
One of the most famous members of the Marine Band was composer John Philip Sousa. His march "Semper Fidelius," which means always faithful, is one of his greatest compositions. Enjoy the US Marine Band's performance and check out the FREE MUSIC!