The Marine Forces Reserve Band provides musical support for military ceremonies and other official functions, Marine Corps community relations events, and Marine Corps personnel procurement programs. Each member of the Marine Forces Reserve Band is an active duty Marine and a graduate of Marine Corps Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training, underscoring the motto “Every Marine a Rifleman.”
One of our most flexible and crowd-pleasing ensembles is the rock band, performing for thousands of people annually at civic, community, and educational events. Comprised of electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drum set, various wind instruments, and vocals, the ensemble’s repertoire includes a wide variety of genres such as classic rock, pop music, country western, and radio “Top 40” hits. Just like the rest of our small ensembles, all members of the rock band component are full-time members of the Marine Forces Reserve Band. Performances of note include the Houston Rodeo Tent Nights in Houston, TX; The Sugar Bowl Tailgate Event in New Orleans, LA; The Veteran’s Salute at the Mercedes Benz Superdome’s Champion Square in New Orleans, LA; and the New Orleans Saints Pregame Event.
