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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines with United States Marine Corps Band traveled to Camp Lejeune to mentor and play a joint concert with Marines from the 2nd Marine Division Band April 19.
Soulful melodies echoed through the base theatre with cheerful responses from the attentive crowd following each song. The jazz concert exhibited Marine musicians of both bands playing together, showing off the lessons learned throughout the week.
Sergeant Richard Anderson of Greensboro, N.C., took a moment in the spotlight with a trumpet solo during the performance. The trumpet section leader for the 2nd Marine Division Band said playing a concert with members of “The President’s Own” was a “great” experience.
“Being a musician, there is always something new to learn,” explained Anderson, who is also the assistant small ensemble leader for the band. “‘The President’s Own’ just brings a whole new aspect to the learning curve. With their guidance, it’s only making us better and as a musician, you’re always striving to get better.”
The hour-long concert was a fine testament to the extensive amount of time that was put in by all the Marine musicians throughout the week. The training gave both bands an opportunity to learn from each other as Marines and musicians.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to get to know the other side of the Marine Corps,” mentioned Bowie, Md., native Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Orban. “We learned as much from the [2nd Marine Division Band] and their support staff as, I’m sure, they took away from us. So, it was definitely a mutual exchange of knowledge.”
Orban, a trumpet player with “The President’s Own,” also said he enjoys opportunities such as these because of all the Marines and sailors he has the chance to interact with. With such a unique and tight schedule, it’s not every day “The President’s Own” gets an opportunity to mentor other Marine musicians.
The Marine Band is America’s oldest, continuously active, professional musical organization and was established by an Act of Congress in 1798. Their primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
“These are the best musicians of the best in the Marine Corps,” explained Anderson. “These are the guys with the masters and the doctorates in the performing arts, and when they do get to come down and teach us, we definitely benefit from their instruction.”
The crowd stood to applaud the band as the concert drew to a close. However, according to Orban, no one seemed to enjoy the concert more than the band.
“It’s been a pleasure spending time with the 2nd Marine Division Band,” said Orban. “I’m impressed with all the young Marines and how eager they are to learn and it makes me want to go home and practice and be a better Marine myself.”
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 04.29.2013 13:21 |
| Story ID: | 106017 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US |
| Hometown: | BOWIE, MD, US |
| Hometown: | GREENSBORO, NC, US |
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