Description Using an archival program from 1955 that features then-director Lieutenant Colonel William F. Santelmann, this lesson details the history of the United States Marine Band.

The Marine Band is regarded as the oldest continuously active professional musical organization in the United States. Founded in 1798, the band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams.

The band debuted at the White House in 1801 and has performed at every presidential inauguration since Thomas Jefferson. The stop at Ferris High School was the 16th time the United States Marine ...

Founded in 1798, the U.S. Marine Band is the oldest continuously active professional organization and has performed for every U.S. president since John Adams in January 1801, and for every ...