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Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial Band joins military bands from all around the world in a military parade in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 23. The ceremonial band is a featured performer at the Netherlands International Military Tattoo Festival Sept. 20 -29. - Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial Band joins military bands from all around the world in a military parade in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 23. The ceremonial band is a featured performer at the Netherlands International Military Tattoo Festival Sept. 20 -29.

Quantico Marine Corps Band performs at Netherlands Tattoo

Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial Band attended the annual Netherlands International Military Tattoo Festival Sept. 20 -29. Military bands from around the world came together at the Ahoy Multifunctional Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to perform music and display precision marching and patriotism. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert A. Szabo, director, conducted the band with the support of drum major Master Sgt. David Wilson.

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The East Coast Marine Corps Composite Band rehearses for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Camp Upshur on Nov. 25, 2013. Marines from Quantico Marine Corps Band, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and the 2nd Marine Division came together to support the parade. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Rasure/ Released) - The East Coast Marine Corps Composite Band rehearses for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Camp Upshur on Nov. 25, 2013. Marines from Quantico Marine Corps Band, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and the 2nd Marine Division came together to support the parade. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Rasure/ Released)

Quantico Marine Corps Band prepares for Macy’s parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the nation’s most beloved holiday events and, this year, the Quantico Marine Corps Band will be among the 13 marching bands performing.Macy’s officials formally invited the band to march last year during a ceremony outside Lejeune Hall on base.With more than 3.5 million spectators expected along the

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Battle Rhythm: Quantico Marine Band

Tucked away in a remote corner of the base, a rousing, crystal clear melody drifts through the air- soft at first- then building to a crescendo. The tune is unmistakable to any Marine passing by: The Marine’s Hymn, being practiced by the Quantico Marine Band. The band’s universal language echoes in the distance. In this holiday season alone,

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Staff Sgt. William Carr, euphonium player for the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band, introduces his tuba and euphonium choir to holiday shoppers at the Marine Corps Exchange on Monday. The ensemble performs for patrons performing classic hits like “Jingle Bells.” - Staff Sgt. William Carr, euphonium player for the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band, introduces his tuba and euphonium choir to holiday shoppers at the Marine Corps Exchange on Monday. The ensemble performs for patrons performing classic hits like “Jingle Bells.”

Band brings cheer caroling

From Thanksgiving to Christmas, the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band will give nearly 80 performances around the region.“We do this every year,” said Staff Sgt. William Carr, euphonium player for the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band. “It’s one of the ways we can give back and impact our community.”Different ensembles travel to locations on base, as

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