United States military bands
United States military bands include musical ensembles maintained by the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Air Force, and United States Coast Guard. More broadly, they can also include musical ensembles of other federal and state uniformed services, including the Public Health Service and NOAA Corps, the state defense forces, and the senior military colleges.
A drum-major of the "President's Own" U.S. Marine Band pictured in 2011
Early American military music was centered around the fife, with brass instruments only slowly adopted.
An early iteration of the U.S. Marine Band's bearskin helmet, shown in the 1859 uniform regulations
The regimental band of the 114th Pennsylvania Infantry in zouave uniform, pictured in 1864
United States Marine Band
The United States Marine Band is the premier band of the United States Marine Corps. Established by act of Congress on July 11, 1798, it is the oldest of the United States military bands and the oldest professional musical organization in the United States. Today, the Marine Band includes the Marine Chamber Orchestra and Marine Chamber Ensembles.
The United States Marine Band at the White House in October 2007
United States Marine Band uniforms
The Marine Band marching down 15th Street during an inaugural parade held in honor of President Bill Clinton on January 20, 1997
Members of the Marine Band escorting the remains of President Ronald Reagan to the Capitol Rotunda during his state funeral held in June 2004
