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United States Marine Band Concert

Title:United States Marine Band Concert
Date & Time:Sun Oct 6, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Location:Lyceum
201 S. Washington St.
Event Details:Join musicians from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for a special concert tracing the musical history of America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. The band performed at Lyceum Hall, which is now the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum, after an 1840 parade and during a concert hosted by Signor Francis Garcia in 1843. The Marine Band was a frequent visitor to the area, performing in local parades, on steamboat excursions from Alexandria, in at least one Tavern, and at various venues throughout the city. The musicians will present a program of works inspired by past performances in Alexandria during the 19th and 20th centuries. Historic selections include Francis Hopkinson’s Washington’s March, a celebration of the first President of the United States, and Medley of Patriotic Airs by Francis Scala, the first Marine Band member to hold the title of “Leader of the Band.” Marine Band Historian Staff Sgt. Philip Espe will narrate the program, providing historical context to the programmed pieces.The concert is free / cash bar.
Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Lyceum, Museums


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