| The Marine Corps field commands throughout the Continental United States,
in Hawaii and in Japan are all assigned a Marine Corps Band. These units
provide music to support military ceremonies and official activities, Marine
Corps community relations programs, and recruiting programs. In addition,
Marine Corps field bands augment headquarters defense elements in a combat
environment. Each Marine field musician must complete recruit training and
Marine Combat training, with follow on formal musical training at the U.S.Navy
School of Music. Marine field bands are comprised of four integrated elements:
the ceremonial band, the concert band, the stage band and the combo. |
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