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Wolfeboro Friends of Music is extremely proud to present the United State Marine Corps Band, “The President’s Own”. The concert will be provided virtually on Sunday, May 23rd at 7:30 p.m.

To hear this concert on May 23rd, simply email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request the link to the special YouTube channel.  The link will be released the afternoon prior to concert time and sent to your email address. Access to this WFOM virtual concert is free of charge.

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.” 

In past seasons, WFOM has depended on ticket sales, advertisers and sponsors to sustain itself. This year WFOM would be immensely appreciative if you would make a donation now or mail a donation to WFOM, PO Box 2056, Wolfeboro, NH 03894. Please help us keep music alive in the Lakes Region.

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