United States Marine Band
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Biography
[Edit]The United States Marine Band, also known by the moniker "The President's Own," is an organization of about 160 members, 130 of whom are musicians. The USMB also includes the Marine Chamber Orchestra, various Marine chamber ensembles, the Marine Jazz Orchestra, and the country music offshoot Free Country. These ensembles typically perform in more than 500 concert events each year, including at the White House, Pentagon ceremonies, state funerals, and various other government and public events. Not surprisingly, the number of musicians appearing at an event can vary widely, with some performances featuring as few as two or three members, and others, like the spectacular displays put on for presidential inaugurations typically involving about 100 players. Band members serve at least four years, some as long as 20 or more. Though they are members of the United States Marines, they do not receive basic training or most other military training. Repertory is obviously broad, taking in John Philip Sousa and other American composers, as well as Hindemith, Prokofiev, Ives, Stravinsky, and, via transcription, Wagner, Richard Strauss, Schoenberg, and a host of others.
The United States Marine Band was founded in accordance with a July 11, 1798, act of Congress. It is thus not only the oldest American military band, but the oldest professional American musical organization. Although the USMB made its debut on August 21, 1800, its first major concert was given at the White House at the invitation of President John Adams on January 1, 1801. The ensemble also played for the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson that year (March 4) and has played for every presidential inauguration since.
There have been 27 directors of the USMB up through 2007, the first being William Farr and the most famous, the 14th, composer Sousa, who led the group from 1880-1892. He is generally credited with building the ensemble into the finest American band of its time. Other famous directors include: John R. Bourgeois (1979-1996), Timothy W. Foley (1996-2004), and Michael J. Colburn (2004-).
On May 17, 1922, the USMB appeared on its first radio broadcast and thereafter gave frequent performances over the airwaves. Over the years the ensemble grew in prominence and expanded in size, making numerous recordings and appearing at countless televised events. Its recordings are made available on the USMB's own label and from Naxos, Albany Records, Musical Heritage Society, and others.
Title: Ives: Variations on America, Old Home Days, The Alcotts
Artist: United States Marine Band
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Title: Sousa's Greatest Hits & Some That Should Have Been
Artist: United States Marine Band
Genre: Opera
Title: J.P. Sousa's Marches & Dances
Artist: United States Marine Band
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack, Opera
Collections
Title: Tracks from 360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story
Genre: Pop
Title: John Philip Sousa: Great American Military Marches
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Title: Military Family Patriotic Songs
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Title: 76 Patriotic Songs: 4th of July & Memorial Day
Genre: Country
Title: Patriotic Songs
Genre: World Music, Country, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Veterans Day: 50 Patriotic Songs
Genre: Pop
Title: 60 Patriotic American Songs for a Veterans Day Parade
Genre: Pop
Title: Semper Fi: A Memorial Day Tribute to the Marine Corp
Genre: Pop
Title: Hobbits and More: 40 Orchestral Themes
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: USA Patriotic Classics
Genre: Rock
Title: Election Anthems
Genre: Pop
Title: Remember Our Veterans
Genre: Pop
Title: Hail to the Chief: 50 Songs for a Presidents' Day Parade
Genre: Pop
Title: Memorial Day Orchestrals
Genre: Jazz
Title: Flag Day: 30 Patriotic Songs
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: 40 Songs for Presidents Day 2013
Genre: Jazz
Title: 2012 Election Day: 30 Patriotic Songs for Voting Day
Genre: Pop
Title: Ragtime Kings (1900-1930)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Pass in Review
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Title: Patriotic Pride
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Title: 4th of July: 30 Patriotic Songs
Genre: Pop
Title: Best of the British Isles
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Title: 50 Patriotic American Songs for a Memorial Day Parade
Genre: Pop
Title: Early Band Ragtime
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Lighthearted Genius of Leroy Anderson
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Title: True Patriot - American Songs
Genre: Pop
Title: Election Day 2012: 30 Patriotic American Classics
Genre: Pop
Title: Patriotism - Songs for Inauguration Day
Genre: Pop
Title: Patriotic Fanfare for Election Day
Genre: Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Christmas Music - Holiday Themes and Carols with Brainwave Entrainment
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