The III MEF Brass Band and Popular Music Group performed for a Tuna Cutting and Awamori Tasting Event at The Habu Pit on MCAS Futenma. It was a...
U.S. Marine Sgt Erik Wright, a saxophonist in the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, conducts sectionals with students of the Lester Middle School...
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band had the privilege of hosting a joint rehearsal at Camp Foster with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force 15th...
The U.S. Marine Corps III Marine Expeditionary Force Brass Band performed for the "Read Across America" assembly at Kinser Elementary School aboard...
Musicians from the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force 13th Band enjoy a combined rehearsal in preparation of...
Musicians of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the Southwestern Air Defense Force Band of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force performed a...
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erik Wright, a member of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs a saxophone duet with Japan Air Self-Defense Force...
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.
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Chief Warrant Officer 3 DeMarius D. Jackson enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in
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Master Gunnery Sergeant J. Michael Stanley studied Music Education and Applied French Horn at