"The President's Own" United States Marine Band

Check 2 events that "The President's Own' Marine Band Performs For

• presidential inaugurations

• ceremonies at the White House

• State funerals

• honor funerals at Arlington National Cemetery

• Marine Barracks Friday Evening Parades

Which president signed an act of Congress that created the United States Marine Band?

What President gave the band the name "The President's Own"?

What was the first year women were allowed to enlist?

• 1873

• 1773

• 1973

• 2003

Who was a famous director of the Marine band? (hint: he is also known as "The March King")

• John Williams

• Steven Speilberg

• Karl King

• John Philip Sousa

Check two other careers that people have with the Marine band other than as a performer:

• music librarians

• recording technicians

• stage managers

• administration

• event coordinator and promoter

What do you need to be able to do in order to become a member of a Marine Band?

• an audition

• a blind audition and then a final interview

• an interview

• a video recording

Have you ever seen "The President's Own" band perform? Possibly on TV or at one of their free concerts when they tour the US?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure?

How do you feel when you hear patriotic music (think about the 4th of July)?

• I love all music!

• Proud and patriotic

• same as other music

• Sad

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