"The President’s Own" U.S. Marine Band Performs Free Concert At Mesa Arts Center 10/31

"The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band, America's oldest professional musical organization, brings a FREE performance filled with tradition and fanfare to Mesa Arts Center, Saturday, October 31, at 7:30 p.m. Founded in 1798 by an act of Congress, the U.S. Marine Band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams, and is now performing at Mesa Arts Center. The performance is free but tickets are required and they are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at mesaartscenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500.

Given the title "The President's Own" by Thomas Jefferson, the Marine Band's primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Marine Band performs a varied repertoire, including new works for wind ensemble, traditional concert band literature, challenging transcriptions of orchestral works, and of course, spirited patriotic marches and popular favorites.

Now led by the 27th Director of the Marine Band, Colonel Michael J. Colburn, the Marine Band performs in the style of the band's 17th Director, John Philip Sousa, who initiated the concert tour tradition in 1891. Composed of world-class musicians, most of whom hold advanced degrees from top music schools, the virtuosity and artistry of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band is sure to inspire and awe both Presidents and audiences- just as it has for over 100 years.