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Isabelle Jackson Elementary School to host representatives from United States Marine Band October 13, 2009 On Friday, October 16, Isabelle Jackson Elementary School will welcome representatives from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band to their school for two special performances. Members of the band’s jazz combo will perform for students during assemblies and will speak to students about the history of the band. “We are very fortunate and honored that what may be the finest group of musicians in our nation will take the time out of their busy schedule to share with our students and community,” said Marc Surrey, vice-principal at Jackson. “Through this opportunity, our students will be able to gain a firsthand glimpse of an American institution – which is the ‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Corps Band.” Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Today, “The President’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances. “The President’s Own” encompasses the United States Marine Band, Marine Chamber Orchestra, and Marine Chamber Ensembles, and performs regularly at the White House and for more than 500 public performances across the nation each year. The band will also perform at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16. For more information about the Marine Band, visit http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/.
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