What type of commitments does the Band How can I stay updated about upcoming Marine support? Band New Orleans events in my area?

Our official marines.mil webpage The Band performs for a wide variety of occasions in (http://www.marforres.marines.mil/GeneralSpecialStaf several capacities. From military ceremonies and f/MarineCorpsBandNOLA.aspx) contains updated formal events to Mardi Gras parades and balls, the information about our upcoming performances and Band has the capabilities to support any type of tours. While military ceremonies are always private, occasion. Requirements, restrictions, and conditions any other performances by Marine Band New Orleans for our ability to support a commitment can be found are always free of charge and open to the public. For at the most recent, in-depth information about the band http://www.marforres.marines.mil/GeneralSpecialStaff and our commitments, as well as photos, member /MarineCorpsBandNOLA/RequesttheBand.aspx profiles, and videos, you can also follow us on Who do I contact about scheduling the Band? Facebook (Marine Corps Band New Orleans) and Twitter (@USMCBandNOLA) and check out our You must contact our Bandmaster. He is the point of Youtube channel (Marine Band New Orleans). contact for all information regarding scheduling the How do I join the Marine Band? band. He can be reached at 504.697.7846. More instructions and the Band Request Form are available Contact your local recruiter to set up an audition and at interview with your regional Musician Placement http://www.marforres.marines.mil/GeneralSpe Director. cialStaff/MarineCorpsBandNOLA/RequesttheBa Do I need a college degree to take an audition? nd.aspx No, a college degree is not a requirement for What type of music does the Band play? selection to the Marine Corps Music Program. In our Ceremonial Band, we play for many different Will I be eligible for tuition assistance to finance civilian and government organizations including my college degree while in the Marine Corps? ceremonies, parades, and patriotic concerts. Typical programming consists of Sousa style Marches, and Yes. Pursuing further education is highly encouraged, Pop tunes. Other genres include Concert Band or and tuition assistance is available. Contact your local Wind Ensemble repertoire from grade IV to grade VI, recruiter for more information. standard and contemporary jazz with our Jazz groups, and Canadian Brass style music with our Do you go to boot camp? Brass Quintets. The type of ensemble provided for any performance is based on the band's operational Yes. All Marines, regardless of what job they hold, are tempo, the appropriateness of the event, and the required to go to boot camp. Boot camp is in San desires of the sponsor. Diego, CA, and Parris Island, S.C. Training is 13 weeks long. Where does the Marine Band New Orleans perform? Where are auditions held and what do I have to play? We frequently perform in and around the New Orleans area, and have supported individual Auditions can take place just about anywhere. commitments as far away as Florida, Mississippi, and Contact your local recruiter or Musician Placement Texas. We are operationally responsible for all USMC Director for more information. Reserve units in the US. Will the Marine Corps provide me with an instrument?

Yes. You have the option to use your personal instrument, however you will be issued an instrument when you report to the School of Music, as well as when you report to your assigned band.

Does the Marine Corps have other musical units?

Yes. The Marine Corps has 10 fleet bands located at Marine Corps installations throughout the United States and Japan, as well as “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and “The Commandant’s Own” United States Drum and Bugle Corps in Washington, D.C.

As a Marine Bandsman, will I ever have to deploy?

The Marine Corps is the USA’s “Force in Readiness”. While a Marine Bandsman’s primary job is not combat related, during times of conflict bandsman may be attached to another unit for the purpose of deployment. Every Marine is a basically trained rifleman, and must remain in a condition of readiness to serve the United States of America in the full capacity of a US Marine.