US Marine Band, Marine barracks, D.C.

The United States Marine Band, stationed at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., was established in 1798, making it the oldest continuously active professional musical organization in the United States. Known as "The President's Own," the band’s primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Throughout its history, the Marine Band has performed at every presidential inauguration since Thomas Jefferson’s in 1801, becoming a vital part of national ceremonies. Under renowned leaders such as John Philip Sousa, the band has achieved international acclaim for its musical excellence and historic significance.