In celebration of the 225th anniversary of "The President's Own," join us as we take a look back at eras of the Marine Band's past in a new series titled "The United States Marine Band: From Then to Now." In this episode, Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear discusses the Marine Band's history, from its origins in colonial America to the early 19th century. #marines #marineband Imagery courtesy of: Library of Congress, National Archives, Wikimedia Commons, Pexels Music courtesy of: Library of Congr

13K views · 388 reactions | In this #MarineMusicalMoment, Master Gunnery Sgt. Susan Rider performs the lyrical melody from the Largo movement of Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95: From the New World, also known as "New World Symphony." Dvořák finished the symphony while living in Iowa, and for Master Gunnery Sgt. Rider it is nostalgic and hopeful. #powerofmusic #musicconnects | "The President's Own" United States Marine Band | Facebook