United States Marine Band - Gallery

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  • 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 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.

  • A member of the Marine Band greeting a young fan in the Entrance Hall during the holiday season at the White House, 2001.

  • 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 and current 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 conducting the Marine Band at the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama held at the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., 2009.

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