U.S. Marine Corps Bands

"President's Own" U.S. Marine Band

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform 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 active professional musical organization. Today, “The President’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances, which total more than 500 annually.

"The Commandant's Own"

 Marine Drum & Bugle Corps

Mission: To provide music and ceremony for the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks Washington, DC. Although this group is in “premier” status in that it is a permanent duty station, new members are not given the automatic rank of E-6 and Marine Corps Basic Combat Training is required (unlike “The President’s Own”)

U.S. Marine Regional Bands

The Musician Enlistment Option Program offers musicians the opportunity to bring their talents to bear in service of their country, to travel while performing domestically and internationally, to earn a free college education, and most importantly to earn the title United States Marine.