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About
Mission: We Make Marines
FAQ
History of Parris Island
Becoming a Marine
Privacy Policy and External Links
Site Maps
Contact Us
Leaders
Resources
Base Directory
Depot Orders, Policy Letters and Bulletins
For Depot Personnel
Housing
ID Cards/Deers
Marine Corps Community Services
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Regional Contracting Office
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Legal Services Support Team
MCRD Parris Island Veterinary Clinic
Human Resources
Regional Contracting Office
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Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)
Lodging
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Recruit Training Regiment Chapel
Eastern Recruiting Region
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Recruit Training
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Parris Island Marine Band
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Parris Island Marine Band
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Ensembles List
CONCERT BAND
This ensemble is comprised of 50 Marines and is a full wind ensemble that performs all types of traditional music and transcriptions for public performances
CEREMONIAL BAND
This ensemble is comprised of 25-35 Marines that performs marches, patriotic music, and official ceremonial music at various military and civilian patriotic ceremonies.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
This ensemble is comprised of 15-20 Marines who perform Jazz, Swing, Rock and other various styles of contemporary music for public performances.
BRASS/WOODWIND QUINTET
A group of five Marines that performs traditional and ceremonial music in smaller venues.
JAZZ COMBO
A smaller version of the Jazz/Show Band, usually consisting of 3-6 Marines that perform jazz music in a smaller, more intimate setting at appropriate public performances
BRASS BAND
A mobile group of 8-12 Marines who perform Jazz, Swing, Rock and other various styles of contemporary music for public performances.
BUGLER
A Marine who renders appropriate honors at funerals, memorial services, and other patriotic observances.
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