WASHINGTON — “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band will participate in the 57(th) Inauguration of the President of the United States on Jan. 21, 2013. This marks the Marine Band’s 54(th) consecutive inaugural appearance, a tradition that dates back to Thomas Jefferson in 1801.
Providing the inaugural soundtrack since 1801, the Marine Band provides music for the swearing-in ceremony, including “Hail to the Chief” and “Semper Fidelis,” composed by the Marine Band’s legendary 17(th) Director John Philip Sousa. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Marine Band assumes its position in the parade procession to lead the second division down Pennsylvania Avenue. The band will conclude this momentous day with a performance at the Commander-in-Chief’s inaugural ball.
SOURCE: The President’s Own United States Marine Band
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