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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.

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The Parris Island Marine Band Wind Ensemble lit up the stage at the 68th Beaufort Annual Water Festival.

The Parris Island Marine Band Wind Ensemble lit up the stage at the 68th Beaufort Annual Water Festival.

Photo by Madison Sneath

The "Dirty Boots" Brass Band has a lively performance at the 68th Annual Beaufort Water Festival.

The "Dirty Boots" Brass Band has a lively performance at the 68th Annual Beaufort Water Festival.

Photo by Madison Sneath

The "Dirty Boots" Brass Band plays in a motivational run at Parris Island under the We Make Marines sign.

The "Dirty Boots" Brass Band plays in a motivational run at Parris Island under the We Make Marines sign.

Photo by Cpl Sneath

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band march down Disneyland’s Main Street in Anaheim, California, July 4, 2024. The 1st MARDIV Band was featured in several parades and stationary performances during the park’s annual Independence Day celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band march down Disneyland’s Main Street in Anaheim, California, July 4, 2024. The 1st MARDIV Band was featured in several parades and stationary performances during the park’s annual Independence Day celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall)

Photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall

U.S. Marines with the Parris Island Marine Band, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, perform in Littleton NH, on Mar. 13, 2024. While touring the 1st Marine Corps District, students from Littleton schools had the opportunity to hear The Parris Island Marine Band’s Wind Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Jazz Combo and Brass Band; students were able to ask questions about the Marine Corps and Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP). (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Zachary Foshee)

U.S. Marines with the Parris Island Marine Band, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, perform in Littleton NH, on Mar. 13, 2024. While touring the 1st Marine Corps District, students from Littleton schools had the opportunity to hear The Parris Island Marine Band’s Wind Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Jazz Combo and Brass Band; students were able to ask questions about the Marine Corps and Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP). (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Zachary Foshee)

Photo by Cpl. Zachary Foshee

U.S. Marine Corps Musicians from Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the 77th Annual Winona Steamboat Days, Winona, Minnesota, June 14-16, 2024. The Winona Steamboat Days celebrates for several days every year with live music, carnival rides, food, and daily activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Theodore McElwee)

U.S. Marine Corps Musicians from Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the 77th Annual Winona Steamboat Days, Winona, Minnesota, June 14-16, 2024. The Winona Steamboat Days celebrates for several days every year with live music, carnival rides, food, and daily activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Theodore McElwee)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Theodore McElwee

U.S. Marines assigned to the Naval School Of Music participate in musical practices aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 16, 2021. The Naval School of Music provides basic to advanced levels of instruction geared toward preparing Marines and Sailors for the challenges of performance within a wide variety of military ensembles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Naval School Of Music participate in musical practices aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 16, 2021. The Naval School of Music provides basic to advanced levels of instruction geared toward preparing Marines and Sailors for the challenges of performance within a wide variety of military ensembles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band march in formation during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton Repository Parade in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 5th, 2023. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed during the parade to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band march in formation during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton Repository Parade in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 5th, 2023. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed during the parade to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band march in formation during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 21, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Bradley Harms, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Helicopter Squadron One, was relieved by Col. Ryan Shadle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band march in formation during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 21, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Bradley Harms, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Helicopter Squadron One, was relieved by Col. Ryan Shadle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band march in formation during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 21, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Bradley Harms, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Helicopter Squadron One, was relieved by Col. Ryan Shadle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band march in formation during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 21, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Bradley Harms, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Helicopter Squadron One, was relieved by Col. Ryan Shadle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band perform in front of students during a static display held at Swansboro Elementary School in Swansboro, North Carolina, April 17, 2024. 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d MARDIV hosted the display for the annual Month of the Military Child Celebration to foster community relations, while being role models for Onslow County Schools students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band perform in front of students during a static display held at Swansboro Elementary School in Swansboro, North Carolina, April 17, 2024. 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d MARDIV hosted the display for the annual Month of the Military Child Celebration to foster community relations, while being role models for Onslow County Schools students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson)

Photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson

The 2nd Marine Division Band marches out to conclude the 2024 Belleau Wood Ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, France, May 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

The 2nd Marine Division Band marches out to conclude the 2024 Belleau Wood Ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, France, May 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Band perform at a Memorial Day ceremony during Fleet Week 2024 in Los Angeles, May 27, 2024. Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of the nation's sea services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the Memorial Day weekend. Free to the public, the event features public ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, live entertainment, aircraft flyovers, and a Galley Wars culinary cook-off competition between Marine, Army, Navy and Coast Guard teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Band perform at a Memorial Day ceremony during Fleet Week 2024 in Los Angeles, May 27, 2024. Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of the nation's sea services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the Memorial Day weekend. Free to the public, the event features public ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, live entertainment, aircraft flyovers, and a Galley Wars culinary cook-off competition between Marine, Army, Navy and Coast Guard teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin)

Photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin

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 hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973 and supported local dog adoptions from around the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Chaney)

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 hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973 and supported local dog adoptions from around the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Chaney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Chaney

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, participate in a common skills field exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, April 30, 2024. The exercise was conducted for the opportunity to maintain proficiency in individual level skills common to all Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred).

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, participate in a common skills field exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, April 30, 2024. The exercise was conducted for the opportunity to maintain proficiency in individual level skills common to all Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred).

Photo by Cpl. Grace Kindred

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Schneider, assistant drum major with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band; Royal Canadian Navy Lt. Ben Van Slyke, commanding officer of the Naden Band; Canadian Army Lt. Col. Slade Lerch, commanding officer of Canadian Scottish Regiment; U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Devon Van, staff non-commissioned officer in charge with 3rd MAW Band; Royal Canadian Navy Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Keels; and U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Justin Grunes, enlisted conductor with 3rd MAW Band, pose for a photograph during the Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, May 18, 2024. The 3rd MAW Band performed alongside the Canadian Forces Bands, honoring the longstanding partnership and shared values between the U.S. and Canada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Schneider, assistant drum major with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band; Royal Canadian Navy Lt. Ben Van Slyke, commanding officer of the Naden Band; Canadian Army Lt. Col. Slade Lerch, commanding officer of Canadian Scottish Regiment; U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Devon Van, staff non-commissioned officer in charge with 3rd MAW Band; Royal Canadian Navy Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Keels; and U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Justin Grunes, enlisted conductor with 3rd MAW Band, pose for a photograph during the Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, May 18, 2024. The 3rd MAW Band performed alongside the Canadian Forces Bands, honoring the longstanding partnership and shared values between the U.S. and Canada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

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, April 24, 2024. This day gave Texans the chance to meet Marines and was one of many events during Fiesta which also included receptions, parades, pilgrimages, and memorials, supported by military representatives throughout the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Lutz)

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, April 24, 2024. This day gave Texans the chance to meet Marines and was one of many events during Fiesta which also included receptions, parades, pilgrimages, and memorials, supported by military representatives throughout the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Lutz)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Theodore McElwee

Marines of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band supported the Change of Command Ceremony for III Marine Expeditionary Force, held to commemorate the transfer of responsibilities between Lt. Gen. Bierman and Lt. Gen. Turner.

Marines of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band supported the Change of Command Ceremony for III Marine Expeditionary Force, held to commemorate the transfer of responsibilities between Lt. Gen. Bierman and Lt. Gen. Turner.

Photo by Sgt Phillips, Tessa J.

Marines of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band conducted bilateral training and a subject matter expert exchange with the Royal Thai Air Force Music Division on January 24th and 25th, culminating in a combined public performance at SPU Sripatum University on January 26th. With each opportunity we have to make music with our partners and allies the Kingdom of Thailand, we exponentially grow our friendship. Thank you for the memories that will last a lifetime!

Marines of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band conducted bilateral training and a subject matter expert exchange with the Royal Thai Air Force Music Division on January 24th and 25th, culminating in a combined public performance at SPU Sripatum University on January 26th. With each opportunity we have to make music with our partners and allies the Kingdom of Thailand, we exponentially grow our friendship. Thank you for the memories that will last a lifetime!

Photo by Sgt Phillips, Tessa J.

Marines of the III MEF Band performed alongside our longtime partners and allies in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Band in an exhilarating performance celebrating the 26th Annual Friendship Through Music Concert. It is always such an honor to make music with our oldest friends in Okinawa!

Marines of the III MEF Band performed alongside our longtime partners and allies in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Band in an exhilarating performance celebrating the 26th Annual Friendship Through Music Concert. It is always such an honor to make music with our oldest friends in Okinawa!

Photo by Sgt Phillips, Tessa J.

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