Name/Title
"The President's Own" United States Marine BandEntry/Object ID
2015.4.194eDescription
Printout of web page for United States Marine Corps Band. Information gathered for possible inclusion in re-dedication ceremony of the National McKinley birthplace Memorial. The text and colored map are on white paper. This is four-sided. the text reads as follows:
""The President's Own"
United States Marine Band
Lieutenant Colonel Jason K. Fettig, Director
Tour Regions
The President's Own" United States Marine Band tours each year during September. The tour lasts approximately 31 days, during which the band performs in roughly 29 cities. The tradition of the Marine Band tour began in 1891 under 17th Director John Philip Sousa. History of the Marine Band Tour
Where the Marine Band Tours
The Department of Defense divides the continental United States into five touring areas available for the four premier service bands. Regions within these areas are selected approximately one year in advance. Use the map below to view the five Department of Defense touring areas.
National Tour Area Map
Select an Area
Why sponsor the Marine Band?
Bringing the Marine Band to your city or town is a great opportunity for your organization to give back to the community. These free concerts, presented by the same musicians who perform at the White House, attract capacity crowds and provide valuable public exposure for the sponsoring organization.
Who sponsors the Marine Band?
The Marine Band National Tour Director plans the tour itinerary and contacts local organizations for sponsorship. The organizations must have the capability to provide a suitable concert site, publicize the performance, and distribute free tickets. Sponsors typically are schools and universities, newspapers, radio and television stations, civic and educational organizations, chamber of commerce and local governments.
Who is the Sponsor?
The official sponsor(s) is the organization that signs the Marine Band Tour Appearance Agreement.
Are there any restrictions?
Fundraising activities or other collections in connection with Marine Band tour appearances are prohibited. The Marine Band will not participate in any event that directly or indirectly benefits, appears to benefit, or favor any private individual, commercial venture, sect, political or fraternal group. The band will not be associated with solicitation of funds or solicitation of votes in an election.
What does the Sponsor provide?
Marine Band concerts must be presented free of admission. Transportation, food, and lodging are the responsibility of the United States Marine Corps. The sponsor is responsible for providing all local support to include, securing a concert site, managing a publicity campaign, facilitating the printing and distribution of tickets and concert programs, providing ushers for the concert, and coordinating with local security to guard the concert site, Marine Band, and patrons.
2016 Tour Itinerary
The 2016 tour will be Oct. 1-30 in the southeast area of the United States.
Click on the image below for the 2016 National Concert Tour schedule.
All tickets are free. For ticket information, visit the website or call
the phone number listed for each concert.
Please note that tickets will not be available until about one month before each concert.
Official Sponsor's Guide
Contact the Marine Band Tour Director at (703) 614-1405 or marineband.publicaffairs@usmc.mil."Collection
ScarmuzziAcquisition
Accession
2015.4.0Source or Donor
Patricia A. ScarmuzziAcquisition Method
Gift