The Marine Bands are the official musical ensembles of the United States Marine Corps. The bands are located at various Marine Corps installations throughout the country and are used to support official ceremonies and events.
Here is a list of the 12 Marine Bands and their locations:
1. The President's Own United States Marine Band - Washington, D.C.
2. The Commandant's Own United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps - Washington, D.C.
3. The Marine Band San Francisco - San Francisco, California
4. The Marine Band New Orleans - New Orleans, Louisiana
5. The Marine Band Camp Lejeune - Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
6. The Marine Band Parris Island - Parris Island, South Carolina
7. The Marine Band Quantico - Quantico, Virginia
8. The Marine Band Norfolk - Norfolk, Virginia
9. The Marine Band Great Lakes - Great Lakes, Illinois
10. The Marine Band Cherry Point - Cherry Point, North Carolina
11. The Marine Band Kaneohe Bay - Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
12. The Marine Band Yuma - Yuma, Arizona