U.S. Marine Corps Musicians from Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the 77th Annual Winona Steamboat Days, Winona, Minnesota, June...
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Reserve Brass Band perform at the Lyons Street Fest, New Orleans, May 18, 2024. The Lyons Street Fest was...
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, participate in a common skills field exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, April...
U.S. Marine Corps Musicians from Marine Forces Reserve Band performed outside the Alamo in support of Marine Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas,...
Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band provides musical support for Marine Reserve commands throughout the United States. The Band is capable of...
On Feb. 24, the Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Downtown Parade.
The Marine Forces Reserve Rock Band performs at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Tyler Hatmaker, a musician with the Marine Forces Reserve Band, Marine Forces Reserve, tours his hometown of...
On Thursday, December 7, 2023, the Marine Forces Reserve Brass Quintet performed a ceremony on the USS Kidd in memory of Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Marine...
The Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performs at the Krewe of Titans Parade in Slidell, Louisiana.
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. Send that completed request form to us via email (MFR.Band@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.
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Marine Forces Reserve Band 2000 Opelousas Avenue New Orleans, LA. 70114
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MFR.Band@usmc.mil
Since November 10, 1775, precision and adaptability have been hallmarks of Marine Corps units. The Marine Forces Reserve Band is no different. The Band is dedicated to excellence and commitment to providing America with a glimpse of Marine Corps’ proficiency and versatility. The Marine Forces Reserve Band was established October 1, 1978. Under the operational control of the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, the Band is comprised of 51 active duty Marines stationed aboard the Marine Corps Support Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Band supports the Marine Forces Reserve Major Subordinate Commands: Fourth Marine Logistics Group, Fourth Marine Aircraft Wing, Fourth Marine Division, and Force Headquarters Group as well as Marine Corps Recruiting Command initiatives and national community relation programs.
The Marine Forces Reserve Band travels throughout the United States, performing for millions of people at more than 300 events annually. Previously supported events/locations including Super Bowl XLVII (New Orleans, Louisiana), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri), Fleet Week New York (New York City, New York), Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade and Enshrinement Ceremony (Canton, Ohio), Country Music Awards Festival (Nashville, Tennessee), Texas State Fair (Dallas, Texas), Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (Houston, Texas), and Fiesta Days Celebration (San Antonio, Texas). The Band has also performed abroad in Brazil, Canada, Italy, and Switzerland.
The Marine Forces Reserve Band is proud to be located in the historic and culturally rich city of New Orleans where we perform year-round in a variety of local events including the world-famous Carnival and Mardi Gras parades, and when we travel throughout the country we take every opportunity to share the spirit of the Big Easy with our audiences.
“Laissez les bon temps rouler!” (Let the Good times Roll!) and “Semper Fidelis” (Always Faithful).
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Alex J. Panos serves as the Director and Officer in Charge of the Marine Forces Reserve Band in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1999, he attended San Diego State University on a full scholarship and graduated with honors in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in music. He entered the...
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In March of 2022, Master Sergeant Hauser assumed his current role as the Enlisted Bandleader / Staff Non-commissioned Officer In Charge of the Marine Forces Reserve Band in New Orleans, LA. ...
In September, 2022 Master Sergeant Koscheski was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve Band where he currently serves as the Instrument Repair Technician....
In July of 2023 Gunnery Sergeant Limbrock assumed his current role as the Drum Major of the Marine Forces Reserve Band in New Orleans, LA....
Staff Sergeant Daniel Paxton is currently serving as Acting Enlisted Conductor for Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band, New Orleans....
In March of 2024, Gunnery Sergeant McElwee assumed his current role as the Production Manager of the Marine Forces Reserve Band in New Orleans, LA....