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Master Gunnery Sergeant Steven Timme, United States Marine Band

Master Gunnery Sergeant Steven Timme, United States Marine Band

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"The President's Own" United States Marine Band isthe oldest professional musical organization in the United States, performing at the pleasure of the President since 1801. Performing at over 500 events annually, the Marine Bandbrings its renowned musical excellence to presidential inaugurations, state funerals, state arrival ceremonies, Friday Evening Parades, and throughout communities across the country during its Fall concert tour each October.


On this episode of the pod, Rick visits with Master Gunnery Sergeant Steven Timme to learn about his journey in the band which began in the early 2000s. Steven shares the band’s rich history, its role in state events, the band's auditioning process, the flexibility and variety of performances, and the deep connection music fosters within the community.


To learn more about the United States Marine Band, visit https://www.marineband.marines.mil.

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