"The President's Own" United States Marine Band

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. United States Marine Band The Marine Band performs a varied repertoire including new works for wind ensemble, traditional concert band literature, challenging orchestral transcriptions, and the patriotic marches that made it famous. The band frequently features its members in solo performances that highlight their virtuosity and artistry. Marine Chamber Orchestra The Marine Chamber Orchestra performs a variety of both popular and classical selections, including compositions for string orchestra and those utilizing various wind instruments. Lauded by critics for their dramatic and confident performances, the Marine Chamber Orchestra is helping shape the identity of “The President’s Own” in the 21st century. Website: www.marineband.marines.mil Concert Information Line: (202) 433-4011 Office of Communication: (202) 433-5809 Ticket Information: All concerts are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. POLICY United States Marine Band Social Media Policy Welcome to “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s official Facebook page, a page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on the Marine Band. For the Marine Band performance schedule, history, images and more information please visit our official website at www.marineband.usmc.mil. We strive to provide our audience with perspective on Marine Band news and information while maintaining a principle-based and audience-focused conversation online. While this is an open forum, it is also a family-friendly one, so please keep any comments appropriate for all. In addition to keeping it family-friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. Comments and posts that do not follow these guidelines may be removed: -We do not allow negative graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. -We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial, or non-governmental agency. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial, or non-governmental agency. -We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity. -Apparent spam will be removed and may cause the author(s) to be blocked from the page without notice. -You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username, and any information provided. - For Official Use Only (FOUO), classified, pre-decisional, proprietary or business-sensitive information should never be discussed here. Don’t post personnel lists, rosters, organization charts, or directories. This is a violation of privacy. The appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Marine Corps or Department of Defense. You are encouraged to quote, republish, or share any content on this site on your own blog, Web site, or other communication/publication. If you do so, please credit the command or the person who authored the content as a courtesy. For additional information, you may refer to further social media guidelines and resources listed here: Social Media Policy and Guidelines http://www.marines.mil/usmc/Pages/SocialMediaPolicyandGuidelines.aspx MarAdmin 181/10 Responsible and Effective Use of Internet-Based Capabilities http://www.marines.mil/news/messages/Pages/MARADMIN181-10.aspx Department of Defense Policy on Social Media http://www.defense.gov/NEWS/DTM 09-026.pdf U.S. Marine Corps Rules of Engagement/Standard Operating Procedure http://www.usmc.mil/usmc/Pages/SocialMediaGuidelines.aspx Online Social Media Guidance for Unofficial Internet Posts Guidance provided for Marines who, in their personal capacity, desire to make unofficial posts online, regarding Marine Corps-related topics. http://www.marines.mil/usmc/Pages/SocialMediaGuidance.aspx If you are looking for more information about "The President's Own," please visit www.marineband.marines.mil. Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the Marine Band's mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Website: www.marineband.usmc.mil