Established in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the United States Marine Band is America's oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Since making its White House debut on New Year's Day, 1801, the band has performed at the inauguration of every president since Thomas Jefferson, who is credited with giving the band the title, "The President's Own." In 1891 legendary director John Philip Sousa led the band's first concert tour, and for more than 100 years, the Marine Band has performed in communities large and small. Concerts offer a unique blend of traditional concert band and contemporary wind ensemble music for people of all ages and musical tastes.

Tickets will be limited to four per order, available beginning Monday, August 17, at 10 a.m.

*Seats must be taken by 7:15 p.m., or will be released to walk-up patrons
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Location:	Moss Arts Center
Price:	Free, tickets required
Sponsor:	Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
Contact:	Susan Bland centerforthearts@vt.edu 540-231-5300
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