Discover Band Music
If you are newly discovering the Marine Band or are intimately familiar with the history and tradition of the concert band, we invite you to join us as we explore the origins and development of wind music and the modern concert band.
Like the symphony orchestra, the concert band’s roots extend far back in history. Here, we explore the eras—originating in Europe and shared throughout western culture—that gave rise to the present-day concert band. Discover music of the Middle Ages and military bands from the Renaissance and Civil War periods; meet musicians from the court of King Louis XIV and learn how modern technologies enhanced concert band instrumentation and repertoire.
Our site will guide you through the most influential moments in the history of wind music and introduce you to the musicians, composers, and tools that paved the way for modern concert bands such as “The President’s Own.”
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