Since 17th Director John Philip Sousa was first granted permission to tour the country by President Benjamin Harrison in 1891, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band has delivered a White House experience from Washington, DC, to the far-reaching corners of our country. This beloved event has been shared by generations of Americans, and we invite you to join us in this tradition by attending the Marine Band performance. This will be an unforgettable musical and patriotic experience for your the eastern NC community.

TICKETS

General Admission Tickets are FREE for this event and will be available on September 5, 2026. (one month before concert). SAVE THE DATE!

About the United States Marine Band

Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Its mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

President John Adams invited the Marine Band to make its White House debut on New Year’s Day, 1801, in the then-unfinished Executive Mansion. In March of that year, the band performed for Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration and it is believed that it has performed for every presidential inaugural since. In Jefferson, the band found its most visionary advocate. An accomplished musician himself, Jefferson recognized the unique relationship between the band and the Chief Executive and he is credited with giving the Marine Band its title, “The President’s Own.” READ MORE >