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For almost four decades, The National Association for Music Education has recognized March as "Music In Our Schools Month.” As we continue with "Music In Our Schools Month,” Marines of the III MEF Band Jazz Combo performed for and led a workshop at Kubasaki High School and Lester Middle school. We are happy not only to perform, but to empower future generations of musicians to come!

For almost four decades, The National Association for Music Education has recognized March as "Music In Our Schools Month.” As we continue with "Music In Our Schools Month,” Marines of the III MEF Band Jazz Combo performed for and led a workshop at Kubasaki High School and Lester Middle school. We are happy not only to perform, but to empower future generations of musicians to come!

Photo by Sgt Phillips, Tessa J.

The Marines of the III MEF Band Wind Ensemble and Brass Band had the honor of performing at the 42nd Annual Azalea Festival. The event featured a lively atmosphere with music, food, and the stunning sight of over 50,000 flowers in full bloom.

The Marines of the III MEF Band Wind Ensemble and Brass Band had the honor of performing at the 42nd Annual Azalea Festival. The event featured a lively atmosphere with music, food, and the stunning sight of over 50,000 flowers in full bloom.

Photo by Sgt Phillips, Tessa J.

The alliance between Japan and the United States is the cornerstone of peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific region. Yesterday, Marines of the III MEF Band and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Band combined efforts to perform for the 79th Reunion of Honor. This ceremony honors those who fought on Iwo Jima and embodies the bilateral commitment for peace and mutual security between our great nations.

The alliance between Japan and the United States is the cornerstone of peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific region. Yesterday, Marines of the III MEF Band and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Band combined efforts to perform for the 79th Reunion of Honor. This ceremony honors those who fought on Iwo Jima and embodies the bilateral commitment for peace and mutual security between our great nations.

Photo by Sgt Phillips, Tessa J.

2nd Marine Division Band Unit Photo 2024

2nd Marine Division Band Unit Photo 2024

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heading photo for website

heading photo for website

Photo by GySgt Ted McElwee

MARFORRES BAND HEADER PHOTO

MARFORRES BAND HEADER PHOTO

Photo by GySgt Ted McElwee

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, along with other service members and civilian musicians, pose for a photo during a music clinic at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The event allowed for service members and civilians to play music together and learn from the current director of the San Diego Symphony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, along with other service members and civilian musicians, pose for a photo during a music clinic at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The event allowed for service members and civilians to play music together and learn from the current director of the San Diego Symphony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dana Reminsky, a vocalist with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band, performs God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch at Yankee Stadium, New York City, July 4, 2023. Reminsky performed in front of a sold-out crowd of over 46,000 fans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dana Reminsky, a vocalist with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band, performs God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch at Yankee Stadium, New York City, July 4, 2023. Reminsky performed in front of a sold-out crowd of over 46,000 fans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing perform during Point Loma Nazarene University's Jazz Festival at the Point 2024, San Diego, March 16, 2024. The 3rd MAW Band performed to close out the festival's events and showcase the versatility of the United States Marine Corps Field Music Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kristopher Montemayor Jr.)

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing perform during Point Loma Nazarene University's Jazz Festival at the Point 2024, San Diego, March 16, 2024. The 3rd MAW Band performed to close out the festival's events and showcase the versatility of the United States Marine Corps Field Music Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kristopher Montemayor Jr.)

Photo by GySgt William Pierce

Command board photo

Command board photo

Photo by GySgt William Pierce

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Band march during the St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Band march during the St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Band march during the St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Band march during the St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

The Quantico Marine Band stands with Scranton St. Patricks’ Day liaisons in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

The Quantico Marine Band stands with Scranton St. Patricks’ Day liaisons in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

The Quantico Marine Band stand at attention during the St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

The Quantico Marine Band stand at attention during the St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lucas T. DeValder, drum major with the Quantico Marine Band, a New York native, leads the band during the St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lucas T. DeValder, drum major with the Quantico Marine Band, a New York native, leads the band during the St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Nathan Doggett, U.S. Marine Corps band member, conducts members of the international Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Alta, Norway, Mar. 9, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Nathan Doggett, U.S. Marine Corps band member, conducts members of the international Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Alta, Norway, Mar. 9, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Nathan Doggett, U.S. Marine Corps band member, left, conducts members of the Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Oslo, Norway, Mar. 6, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Nathan Doggett, U.S. Marine Corps band member, left, conducts members of the Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Oslo, Norway, Mar. 6, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Nathan Doggett, U.S. Marine Corps band member, conducts members of the international Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Alta, Norway, Mar. 9, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Nathan Doggett, U.S. Marine Corps band member, conducts members of the international Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Alta, Norway, Mar. 9, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., left, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, attends a band practice of members of the Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Oslo, Norway, Mar. 6, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., left, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, attends a band practice of members of the Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Oslo, Norway, Mar. 6, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

The Marine Forces Reserve Rock Band performs at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas.

The Marine Forces Reserve Rock Band performs at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas.

Photo by Cpl. Dana Kvitek

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