Marine Music
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Headquarters Marine Corps Communication Directorate
Marine Corps Fleet Music Program

Marine Corps Fleet Music
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Headquarters Marine Corps
Marine Corps Fleet Bands perform at ceremonies, parades, festivals, professional sporting events, concerts, and other public events across the United States and around the world. Marine Corps Fleet Bands entertain and educate their audiences; inspire patriotism and represent American values through music; and represent the discipline and professionalism of the Marine Corps itself.

01

Wind Ensemble

This ensemble is comprised of 50 Marines and is a full wind ensemble that performs all types of traditional music and transcriptions for public...

02

Ceremonial Band

This ensemble is comprised of 25-35 Marines who perform marches, patriotic music, and official ceremonial music at various military and civilian...

03

Brass Band

A mobile group of 8-12 Marines who perform Jazz, Swing, Rock and other various styles of contemporary music for public performances.

04

Jazz Combo

A smaller version of the Jazz Band, usually consisting of 3-6 Marines that perform jazz music in a smaller, more intimate setting at appropriate...

05

Popular Music Group

This ensemble is comprised of 10 Marines providing various styles of music such as Rock, Country, and Pop for public performances.

06

Brass Quintet

A group of five Marines that performs traditional and ceremonial music in smaller venues.

07

Jazz Ensemble

Comprised of 15-20 Marines who perform Jazz, Swing, Rock and other various styles of contemporary music for public performances

08

Bugler

A Marine who renders appropriate honors at funerals, memorial services, and other patriotic observances.