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III MEF Band members offer instruction to Gotemba Nishi Junior High School marching band students. 第3海兵遠征軍音楽隊の隊員らが御殿場西中学校吹奏楽部員に奏法のコツなどを伝授。
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At Jonan Elementary School in Shuri, Naha, the former seat of the Ryukyu Dynasty, 19 members of the brass band were practicing for their upcoming concert, Saturday, Feb. 25. It is not unusual to see club activities on weekends in Japan, but for these students, the day took on a different meaning.
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.
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.
Start your request for musical support by choosing the appropriate request form below. 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.
As the Eastern Hemisphere’s sole musical representative of the United States Marine Corps, the III MEF Band enjoys a busy schedule filled with performances across Okinawa and throughout the Far East each year. The band capitalizes on this unique position by making it a priority to present community outreach performances and participating in international military band festivals.
COMMANDING OFFICER III MEF BAND ATTN: OPC 557, BOX 93 FPO, AP 96371
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In July of 2024, Captain Metzinger assumed his current role as the Director and Officer in Charge of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band. This is his tenth station across twenty years of service.
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In January of 2025, Master Sergeant Holt III assumed his current role as the Enlisted Bandleader and Senior Enlisted Advisor of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band.