2nd Marine Division Band

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2nd Marine Division
Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Marine Corps Birthday Ball

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the Headquarters battalion, 2d MARDIV 249th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration in...

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Summer Latin Fiesta

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band pose for a picture with members of the Los Sabrosos Del Son Band band during the Summer Latin...

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Belleau Wood

The 2nd Marine Division Band marches out to conclude the 2024 Belleau Wood Ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, France, May...

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Month of the Military Child

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band perform in front of students during a static display held at Swansboro Elementary School in...

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Mardi Gras

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aden Taylor-Hardin, a musician with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, performs a solo during the Krewe of Orpheus Parade...

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Infantry Immersion Training

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ethan Dotson, a Midland, Michigan native and french horn instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band, posts security at...

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Holiday Concert

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Pellon, a Miami, Florida native and the conductor of the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Jazz Band,...

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Navy-Marine Corps Week

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tavian Antoine a Coral Springs, Florida native and a drummer with the 2d Marine Division Band conducts an interview at the...

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Community Outreach

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Pellon a Miami, Florida native and a conductor with the 2d Marine Division Band conducts an interview...

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Showcasing Marine Music

U.S. Marine Corps LCpl Ashley Wright, a Beaufort, South Carolina native and clarinet player with the 2d Marine Division Band conducts an interview at...

 

Marine musicians perform a wide variety of military and civic events such as ceremonies, parades, festivals, public concerts, educational outreach, and professional sporting events. Music support utilizes a variety of ensemble configurations to include wind ensemble, ceremonial band, brass band, jazz combo, popular music group, brass quintet, jazz ensemble, and bugler.

Public & Civic Events

Whether a traditional concert hall, outdoor venue or parade, military band performances must be free and open to the public. Marine Bands may perform at fairs, exhibitions and similar venues with admission fees if the performance is incidental to the primary event and no additional fee is charged to hear the band perform. Additional restrictions may apply. 

Policy and Legal Restrictions
  1. U.S. Military participation does not imply endorsement of the event or the organization hosting the event. The requested information is required to evaluate the event. Please complete all sections.
     
  2. Armed Forces musical units are organized for ceremonial and traditional purposes and to support recruiting activities. However, they may be authorized to provide certain specified presentations, such as patriotic ceremonies for public programs. Armed Forces musical organizations are not permitted to provide entertainment, background, dinner, dance or other social music at public or private events in competition with the customary or regular employment of local civilian musicians. Limited resources permit only one band and/or choir to perform at an event, and the Military Services reserve the right to cancel support to requesters who have scheduled more than one such military unit.
     
  3. Department of Defense (DoD) policies require that Armed Forces participation in public events will be provided at no additional cost to the Government, which means un-programmed costs incurred solely because of participation in or support of an unplanned activity. For example, additional costs to the Government include unplanned travel and transportation, meals and lodging for military personnel away from Government mess, civilian per diem, and overtime pay. Unsolicited contributions of money, personal property, or services (e.g., gifts in kind for lodging, meals, transportation) may be accepted for the benefit of military musical units for events that align with the DoD's mission. All costs are binding after a unit, personnel, or exhibit has arrived at an event site, even though weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances force the event to be cancelled.
     
  4. Requests should be submitted to the appropriate Military Service not less than 30 days in advance of a scheduled program. Final determination will occur no earlier than 90 days in advance. Please realize that all Armed Forces units have specific military missions and training requirements. Participation in public programs will only be authorized when such support is in the best interests of the DoD and the Military Services and does not interfere with mission or training programs. In all cases, operational commitments must take priority and can cause previously scheduled appearances to be cancelled.
Performance Request Process

Start your request for musical support by choosing the appropriate request form below.
Then, email the completed form to 2dmardivbandrequest@usmc.mil

Once received, we will determine whether we can support your request. If your request is approved, a representative from the band will reach out to you for coordination. If your request is denied, you/your organization will receive an email explaining why your request is not eligible to receive support.

Military Request Form
Civilian Request Form


December 2024


Holiday Concert
Wednesday, Dec 11th @ 5:00 PM
The Clubs at Paradise Point
2615 Seth Williams Blvd
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547

Base Access Needed

Base Caroling
Heroes Manor Christmas Parade
Thursday, Dec 12th @ 4:30 PM
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
Base Access Needed

Base Caroling
Paradise Point
Friday, Dec 13th @ 6:30 PM
Camp Lejeune, NC 
Base Access Needed

Morehead City Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec 14th @ 11:00 AM
Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557

Richlands Illuminated Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec 14th @ 4:00 PM
8100 Richlands Hwy
Richlands, NC 28574

Base Caroling
Tarawa Terrace
Tuesday, Dec 17th @ 5:30 PM
Camp Lejeune, NC 
Base Access Needed

Base Caroling
Knox Landing
Tuesday, Dec 17th @ 7:00 PM
Camp Lejeune, NC
Base Access Needed

Base Caroling
Midway Park
Wednesday, Dec 18th @ 6:00 PM
Camp Lejeune, NC 
Base Access Needed

Base Caroling
Berkeley Manor / Watkins Grove
Thursday, Dec 19th @ 6:00 PM
Camp Lejeune, NC 
Base Access Needed

The 2nd Marine Division Band provides musical support for the five major commands and 47,000 Marines for whom Camp Lejeune is home.

Known for their marching and musical excellence, the members of “The Division’s Own” are proud of their role as musical ambassadors for the Corps.

2nd Marine Division Band
2nd Marine Division
PSC Box 20088
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0088
Military Request Form
Civilian Request Form

Commercial: (910) 450-9511
DSN: 751-9511

The 2nd Marine Division Band - "The Division's Own" - was formed from elements of the 2nd, 6th, and 8th Marine Regiment Bands. They assembled for the first time in Wellington, New Zealand during World War II. Members of this band fought on Tarawa, Tinian, Wake Island, Guadalcanal, and Saipan. 

Since World War II, the 2nd Marine Division Band has continued its wartime missions, participating in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as military police, litter bearers, and security forces. More recently, the band deployed in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, serving as a security platoon in the Al Anbar Province, Al Assad, and Fallujah. Members of the band have also deployed in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, serving the Division in various capacities in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. 

2nd Marine Division Band Leaders

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Director

CWO3 Pellon reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in June 2023 and currently serves as the Director.

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Assistant Director

WO Geary reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in July 2024 and currently serves as the Assistant Director.

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Instrument Repair Technician

MSgt Merville reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in August 2021 and currently serves as the Instrument Repair Technician

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Enlisted Conductor

GySgt Matt reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in July 2023 and currently serves as the Enlisted Conductor.

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Drum Major

GySgt Larsen reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in July 2024 and currently serves as the Drum Major.

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Production Manager

SSgt Whitney reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in August 2022 and currently serves as the Production Manager.

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