The National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band

On March 11, 2018, the Marine Band presented a Living History program titled Marine Corps Women’s Reserve Band Tribute. The program told the story of the talented and adventurous women who served our country in a most unique and unprecedented manner. Author of the book Bands of Sisters: U.S. Women’s Military Bands During World War II, Dr. Jill Sullivan served as a guide through the personal accounts of those very women who blazed a trail for many to follow. The Marine Corps Women’s Reserve Band of Camp Lejeune was established under the watch of “The President’s Own” to support bond drives and was active during World War II from 1943-45. In 1944, the ensemble even sat in for one of the Marine Band’s popular “Dream Hour” broadcasts, a program that will be reenacted in its entirety as part of this concert. The performance took place in Schlesinger Concert Hall at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Conducted by Major Michelle A. Rakers.
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[@charlotterentzke7970]

I have never been to America , but their Anthem always bring tears to my eyes. This to me , is exactly how an Anthem must sound....God bless America in these difficult times....

[@ThePrez49]

Thank you so much-and may God always bless you, too. 🙏💓🇺🇸

[@Val-fk3ju]

Thank you, as an immigrant, most first generation, naturalized, Americans,are by definition, escapees from other places on this planet. So yes, the national anthem brings tears to my eyes also. This country is worth fighting for, to preserve it for others also. May God bless America, but first, America, bless God!

[@Hibernicus1968]

And ironically, the melody is from an 18th century English drinking song.

[@danielwarner7572]

Always fills me with pride to be an American. God bless the U.S.A!

[@Cyberfender1]

Such Pride and love arises in heart for My Country's songs! Thanks be to God!

[@wythetrumpet6419]

It's so fantastic to hear the Star Spangled Banner played correctly without a bunch of crap thrown in! It is always such a pleasure to hear The President's Own Marine Band! They are such fabulous musicians! 🎺🎶🎵👍🇺🇸

[@patricks_music]

In high school my band played it like this. My director even directed it a bit fast lol

[@doctorstephenvincentstrang2338]

They really did it with excellence and without flaw.

[@mr.klunee4103]

I too like the simplicity and reverence of this arrangement though I personally wish it were in a-flat major

[@lisathompson154]

I like your music free time please don’t turn out onto

[@michaelhayden5264]

totally agree.

[@shirleykress3423]

Inspiring performance. Major Rakers work on the podium has almost no peer. Splendid!

[@kenbuckley3294]

Marines believe in team effort, cohesion, determination and spirit. The band is no different.

[@dd-uj8jx]

Fake Marines😂

[@Logicsimple]

The Major Rockers made an outstanding job conducting the band, great transients.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Major Rakers is one of the finest conductors ever! Such precision and clarity.

[@ronalddunne3413]

Still brings tears to my eyes after all these years and so many changes... God bless the United States Of America, now and forever! Hated the war, love my Country!

[@JJM-qf8dz]

You're not alone.

[@Sammo421]

Such a beautiful song

[@wholeNwon]

Hate the politicians who forced war upon us, who took the lives of our children for nothing.

[@lesliegaskill650]

Amen

[@garypayne5621]

How could anyone not love the way the anthem was played.

[@Twist_Parker]

I am Ghanaian nurse and I love the USA anthem very much 🇺🇸 🌎 God bless the USA Oneday, I'll visit USA

[@roberttalamini2935]

The piece played at the beginning is called Fanfare for the people.

[@rouxlsyy]

Cool

[@brandon9173]

I cant' find it under that name

[@garethcraig513]

What a sound, love the use of the Cornets rather than the normal blaring of Trumpets, just gives this band such a lovely balanced beautiful timbre. Best in the world!

[@carlloud1187]

Now THAT'S the way the Star Spangled Banner/National Anthem should be played!

[@anthonyalfaro2965]

A great sense of pride is stirred within me whenever I hear our National Anthem. There is no country that can equal the United States.

[@DjVortex-w]

I'm not a citizen nor live in the country, but I do seriously think that changing the melody or words of a national anthem should be considered as disrespectful as desecrating the flag of the country. The national anthem is not just any random piece of music. Just like the flag, it represents something. It represents people. Like a country flag, a national anthem should be treated with a modicum of respect, and not changed willy-nilly, like seems to be so awfully common. Thus, it's a delight to hear it played as it should, with respect, dignity and formality.

[@jnks1905]

Love this and how while directing she smiled with pride for our Country The United States of America

[@bonadee8102]

I love military marches music. The sound of the brass instruments and the drums excite us to stomp our feet to the beat. Watching from Pasay City,Philippines 🇵🇭. THANKS.

[@bcwest56]

I remember my high school marching band, we had to play the Star Spangled Banner from memory at each football game. I wish i could go back to those days!

[@neilyoung9064]

Iam brittish and love the american national anthem so much more uplifting

[@donrichter3523]

Thank you for the appreciation. Admittedly, you were listening to the finest band in the USA, they know how to properly play the Star-Spangled Banner. It’s interesting how some songs are shared with the UK, but different words and titles. Even our National Anthem was originally a British song, with the name and words changed.

[@richardbowles7690]

Never gets old listening to these . . . . never too old to listen and feel the pride they inspire. Foot tapping all the way. Thank you for the wonderful band. A national treasure.

[@helen5472]

May God bless our military and all those who love this country.

US national anthem sound so proud and loving

[@bw7471]

This SHOULD be played at every public gathering!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Maybe only in America. in the UK it was traditional to play the National Anthem at the end of film shows, musical stage productions and the night time closedown of TV, and many other public gatherings. Sad it no longer happens.

[@jameshutchins6077]

As a USMC Vietnam veteran this tune always brings a tear to my eyes. A tear for those 50,000+ who died in service to America in Vietnam and the many more who came home with permanent injuries and PTSD from that same conflict.

[@jamesmolamphy]

I salute you James. I agree with you; they will not be forgotten entirely as long as we Nam veterans remember. Welcome home. Michael, U.S . Army artillery , Vietnam. 1969-70.

[@2Tall03XX]

SFMF.

[@lynpowell8532]

Thank you for your service to our country during a difficult time. By the way WELCOME HOME TO ALL OUR VIETNAM VETS. SORRY IT IS LATE, but it comes from my heart. God Bless all of you and GOD BLESS AMERICA. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bikeguyhd1035]

James Hutchins just remember there are also many many young people such as myself who were fortunate enough to personally hear those Vets tell their stories. We will never forget them either. 🇺🇸

[@jameshutchins6077]

Pierre Girard well, I want to thank you for listening. It gives me a good feeling young people listen, try to understand and more importantly - at least to me - think over what they hear, see and read. Remember not all people who look, talk, worship, live and vote differently are bad, evil or corrupt. I believe someone once said judge someone by what they do not what is said.

[@hoangphuongtran6204]

So Beautiful all around.! The Conductor, The Musicians, The sound of patriotic music ...I always love and admire The USMC and all the men and women in uniform. God Bless you all. Thank you.!

[@morvenlabbett7900]

Beautifully played and superb tune too. God bless America and its people 🇺🇲

[@SCP-ThePlagueDoctor-hf6fw]

This made me think of rick may, voice actor for tf2 soilder, rest in peace, you incredible man

[@u.y.3643]

SO PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN...!!!....GOD BLESS THE U.S.A....!!!

[@georgekoroneos3892]

I can only say that the performance is very professional the execution of the sounding is beautiful superb in a such a way is pure majestic really is very graceful thing to heard it that makes me feel deeply proud .LONG LIVE AMERICA .

[@ismasaleem]

Blessing, s

[@eddiedeleon2425]

the conductor feeling the soul of the music, who wrote and composed, wearing their shoes

[@frankbaker9117]

That's the way our National Anthem should sound like, with out variation.🎼🎺🎷📯🥁👍🤠🇺🇸

[@DavidGarcia-mj7nr]

Amen to that! I hate the modern and wacky and extravagant variations of the anthem that they play these days, the traditional way is the best way!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kurt771965]

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[@u.y.3643]

Totally agree.!

[@aviciousvixen6350]

David Garcia it’s always best to watch our military and their amazing abilities. Amazing!!! Wonderful!!! Just what I needed to hear.

[@peterhodges7274]

Agreed Few things annoy me more than some 'artist' doing their interpretation of their countrys' national anthem. National Anthems should always be played as the original writer intended.

[@zipper6399]

Long live United States of America symbol of democracy and freedom of enterprise, greetings from India

[@LoneTinaja]

Happy Independence Day, America. Happy 245th Birthday. The 4th of July, 2021. God Bless America. A message from a grateful American Patriot

[@cerberaodollam]

*hugs from a 2ndworlder* Thanks for bringing hope into my life

[@douglaslloyd5959]

Thirty-nine years serving our country as a Naval.Officer (Naval Flight Officer & Medical Officer) with five years of supporting the. USMC>

[@Mikiibiza]

What a wonderful video! I especially like these incredible landscapes in flight! Like nº2 👍🏼. Have a nice Sunday. Greetings 👋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

[@드넓은세상]

I am a Korean. I always get excited whenever I listen to Semper Fidelis March. It's really exciting and fun. Thank you to the American military band for listening to this march.

[@eugenebarrios6751]

Oorah

[@Madridme3]

Man...that makes so proud to be an American. Thank you!

[@martaloving3078]

A very and beautiful Patriotic music.

[@stuartbuffery2553]

Beautiful 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 sending peace and love during these difficult times ❤️

[@MichaelJ44]

phyllis brady Except America isn’t a democracy. It’s a constitutional republic. I’m from the U.K. and even I know that.

[@SuperCatman]

@@MichaelJ44 a republic is a democratic form of government. Also it's funny to be having this conversation with someone who has Putin as their pfp lol

[@ismasaleem]

Prayers. From. Isma. Saleem

[@tejanodanart6702]

Happy Fourth of July soldiers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MMAmachinhead92]

@Bob Ackley Are you the accuracy police? Jeez, calm the hell down and stop being sensitive. Marines are soldiers so don't insult anyone when you're this sensitively dense.

[@berljohnson2062]

As a veteran i still cry when i hear that and i was Army.

[@hans-gunterfrieling3329]

Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, we’re brothers in arms.

[@dolliemaesone]

I not a veteran thank you sir ,I cry also every time God Bless America

[@peruanogod545]

Ok

[@Parnelli1963]

Excuse me sir but, once a soldier always a soldier. You are Army still and thank you. 25th ID.

[@ringoluv1331]

Thank you for your services!

[@sevenwonders1717]

I played the other 3 Branches' Versions of The National Anthem first... Somehow Knowing that the TOUGHEST Branch would do The Best! OORAH!

[@napper2212]

Excellent, balanced, well-controlled sound. Impressive musicians & conductors. They look fabulous in those well-designed uniforms.

[@fordpopular8792]

FANTASTIC!!!

[@tgramachandran5125]

National anthem of USA is simply melodious & played to perfection by this marine band-thank you.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Beautifully done. I remember the United States Marine Band performed at my High School in the late 70's. It was at Clovis West High School gym. From Fresno, Ca.. They played for the students during the day, letting the best of our musicians join in. (I was far from the best so I watched). They were so fantastic. They later played in the evening as we'll. I was proud of these Marines then and today's Marines. Thank you for the music and your service

[@AadaFIN]

Love the conductor's snappy and no-nonsense style.

[@mrdonut1533]

Right! After all, the audience is there to listen to music!

[@industryleadinginitiatives1869]

This is really special and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all of the inspirational videos that you have all generously dedicated the time to record! I especially enjoy the marches! GO TEAM USA! 🇺🇸🎩

[@mactavish2401]

From Star Spangled Banner to Semper Fi... Hoorah Marine!!!

[@chuckeberth4370]

Only thing better is seeing them live in person. The best of the best!

[@大河内雅治]

May all concerts of all music,will play with full audience.from Japan I hope.

[@bzscck4496]

Music is the horn of human life! Exciting and rhythmic drums inspire people to move forward, encourage people to think and create a better hope of life!

[@ameliapigeon3779]

America the beautiful

[@horusfalcon]

So very inspirational! These folks could make music of quality on cigar box banjos if it came to it. (They are that good, and are some of the best musicians anywhere!)

[@Lomaland76]

As a retired 05 with 21 yrs service. i love hearing the music of service and think of those I knew which we lost in VN and shed a tear, for them.

[@katarzynaleszczynski9841]

Merry Christmas! Thank you

[@joeyacosta1871]

It's is a marvelous time to listen and hear the great plays of song going on .your very good.

[@sarahmcclimon4996]

I want to watch the entire concert, but I get a link that brings me here - five minutes only. What a beautiful performance! Thanks to all who serve.

[@brunocardoso3527]

Total respect for the anthem and American history. Greetings from Brasil!

[@МаркШевчик-ж7и]

And 🇷🇺 Russia, even!

[@FreddyWangNX]

mucho gracias！

[@十蘭コメント]

thanks.　これは、もう、立派なエンターテイメントですね。

[@farklebarkle]

Beautiful music, if I lie once in my life though it should never come to that, it will be for law, life, and love.

[@shawnws1641]

God Bless America!!! Euphonium player here!!! They have their own section right in front of the Trombones!! Weird not hearing Trumpet embellishments on the Star Spangled Banner, like most College Bands use before football games!

[@dominickchianese4530]

I was a marine and I fought for this country in Vietnam I love my country and these people who are trying to destroy it today need to leave either stay and love this country will leave this country to all Americans who care for this country I salute you all a former US Marine

[@Hardia882]

Semper Fi, Marine. From proud daughter of a WWII/Korea Marine pilot.

[@letsgoblue9596]

He man, I was a Marine too, thank you for serving along side. I was deployed out to Afghanistan in 2015 and came back to the U.S. in 2019, right now I am currently serving the reserves of Tennessee. To meet a fellow soldier is amazing, and I hope life is treating you well.

[@libertydoc]

Semper fi from another Marine, 1975-1987. The Navy 1987-2004. Thank you all for serving. This is great music for our great country.

[@victoriacser5374]

Thank you for your service (:

[@victoriacser5374]

@@libertydoc thank you so much

[@patriciaanders2925]

so much PRIDE. crying as a type this. God bless you all. so blessed to have served with each and every one of you.

[@paulgerald7682]

This is when my tears begin to flow . Thank you .

[@hortonedward07]

What a wondererful national anthem we have

[@Squanto357]

John Phillip Sousa sure wrote some neat songs. Often imitated, never duplicated!!

[@lynpowell8532]

You are so right. I remember watching the movie about him starring Clifton Webb. AKA " The March King". I get emotional listening to all patriotic songs. I will admit I do cry during our National Anthem. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

[@hestergreen2031]

Excellent !! None finer, than our US Military.. So Proud, thank you for this spectacular performance.

[@ringoluv1331]

Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve for our freedom. You are the true heroes!

[@carmenbaquiran1872]

The very amazing sounds and the inwtrument and accompanyment is an excelelnt.. I love it so much and the most is the National Anthem of USA.

[@bertpadua7039]

WHILE IM HEARING YOUR NATIONAL ANTHEM , I FEEL SAD BECAUSE OF WHATS HAPPENING IN USA, POLITICIANS MUST ALWAYS THINK AND DO GOOD FOR THE WELFARE OF THEIR CITIZENS, THOSE THAT DO NOT MAY YOU LIVE WITH YOUR CONSCIENCE !!!

[@brill068]

Major Rockers did an outstanding job directing the President's Own. Exactly how Major Sousa would do it.

[@shirleykress3423]

Major Rakers!

[@dmshine4589]

그 이유는 잘 모르겠으나 한국 서울에 있는 중학교 다닐때. 이 행진곡을 자주 들었다. 그냥 신나는 행진곡이니까 라고 생각했다. 주로 등교길이나 체육행사 할때 들어서 매우 익숙한 행진곡이었고 성인이되고도 한참후에 이 행진곡의 제목을 알았다. 얼핏 들은 이야기는 학교 건물이 미군의 도움으로 지었다는 말이 전해졌다. Thank You U S Marine Corps.

[@russellcraddock3529]

GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALL BRANCHES OF OUR MILITARY. THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING THIS GREAT NATION AND HER CITIZENS and those who love freedom and the American life! Especially. The United States Marines. Wherever they serve and what ever duties they perform to save our country from dangerous enemy. Also don't forget the men and women who gave their lives shed blood for all of us in world war. 1& 2 and Korea and Nam and every other places they are need sempte FI

[@zenipinheiro2878]

i love marching bands

[@EpicOrange_Juice]

Marine band: plays *The Star Spangled Banner perfectly* Me: *speechless*

[@joaoaugusto80s]

God bless America!!! Greetings from Brazil

[@normanalvarez5751]

Thank you my brother🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@josemoreno3334]

My two brothers are former Marines and i'm very proud of them. God Bliss America. Ooooh Rah. !

[@robertlytle9752]

You are always a Marine until you die. Then you are a former Marine. "Once a Marine, always a Marine!" USMC1969-1971

[@Ken_Weber_organist]

How can you call yourself an ''American" and not get choked up by this beautiful national anthem of ours

[@martinmadrazzi8629]

Amazing performance as always. It was funny to see the camera panning to the snare player (at 3:05) scared shitless looking like the conductors is gonna whip his ass if he screws up!

[@waindayoungthain2147]

🙏🏼thanksgiving my dear marines 😀navy USA friendliness .

[@ardendorney9991]

THAT young people of ALL colors IS HOW our National Anthem should sound!

[@strangeonexd4776]

We have a very standard way of playing the anthem. This is the same version of the anthem I heard upon graduating Basic (albeit, less cymbal crashing.) And the same version I hear whenever we perform it live, or when we play it after Retreat.

[@normanalvarez5751]

You burn cole, You pay the toll..

[@emilytrott]

My father used to always tell me that no human voice could do it justice, and that a full band was required for that. :-)

[@mikewasowski1146]

i dont care if was all white people or all black people, I only care about how good the music was. It does not matter what "color" the person is. what a stupid comment

[@virginialawler7725]

@@mikewasowski1146 I thought much differently about Arden Dorney's post...that it was kind and nice. I found your comment neither...but harsh. Could have replied to U harshly, of course. Chose not to...rather be kind and nice.

[@shaunmullin6820]

The National Anthem at its finest. They sound amazing. #AmericaStrong 💪🏻🇺🇸

[@gianfranconatalizio9872]

...i love your hymns! ...God bless America!

[@anthonygreen9545]

I find this rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner to be very uplifting and highly professionally performed by the President’s Own Band.God Bless America.Anthony R.Green

[@christorelli7372]

Outstanding , Thank you Devil Dog Leather Neck !!!!

[@JJM-qf8dz]

Our pleasure. Semper Fidelis

[@dawnlowenstein7277]

Thank you for playing these patriotic pieces! The band really enhances these songs!

[@Shuzcan61]

FYI..."Semper Fi" The year of our Lord of 1883. In short, Adapt and Overcome! God bless the United States of America. Respectfully, a U.S. Veteran. P.S. Our independence is Sept 18, 1947 -- The United States Air Force! To this day, I miss the uniform, my brothers-in-arms, the dinning hall, but yet, I still have my flag of which I earned with pride and honor, with me always! Thank you America for the wonderful memories.

[@tinyrobijns2562]

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[@JJM-qf8dz]

Semper Fidelis 111075

[@virginialawler7725]

Shuzkan61 Thank You for Your service and for sharing Your memories.

[@mattjohnston7686]

Amazing. Beautiful tribute to a beautiful Nation Under God.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nikoleypalacios6538]

God Bless America!!!

[@carlaaustin6054]

I love it. It's uplifting and makes me feel happy.

[@Fenrick]

Finally a version where they don't obnoxiously extend the last note.

[@romeo35alpha38]

No one dares talk tash on our National Anthem when it is beautifully played by US Marines, followed by Semper Fidelis. Weird. Semper Fi, Marines.

[@sandragreen9560]

Great job !!

[@TheOneSigmaMale]

To all of the service men and women who have fought for our country, I wish you my deepest thanks as a great grandson of a WW2 Army veteran. Stars and Stripes forever🎉🎉🎉

[@Starspangledflags]

Wow that was beautiful!

[@CloudStrife8894]

Why do i have a feeling to say "Drivers Start your engines" after the Star Spangled Banner.

[@DawnNY]

That and "Play ball". 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲 Happy 4th

[@TheStephenmonroe]

Maybe too much NASCAR in your life?

[@rtybn2012]

I always stand when ever the National Anthem is played and face the music U S Navy 60 to 66.

[@Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher]

Incredible performance!

[@johnduffy6546]

Few things in life command the immediate respect like the words, U.S. MARINE and anything related to it...and, RIGHTFULLY EARNED!...