Historical Perspective and the President's Own U.S. Marine Band: 200th Anniversary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781482099850)

On 11 July 1798, President John Adams signed an Act of Congress that reestablished the United States Marine Corps, which had its origins in the Continental Marines. In addition to a Corps of Marines, the act also authorized " . . . a drum major, a fife major, and 32 drums and fifes." President Adams had no way of knowing that, in addition to creating a fighting force, he also was providing for what would become an extraordinary musical organization. The United States Marine Band, our nation's oldest professional musical organization, is celebrating its 200th anniversary. A look at the band's history shows how this organization developed from its humble beginnings as "32 drums and fifes" to a world-class military band.

Author: D. Michael Ressler Usmc
ISBN-10: 1482099853
ISBN-13: 9781482099850
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 01/28/2013
Pages: 42
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.09d