Maestro John Williams: Honorary Marine

Renowned Composer and Conductor John Williams was given the title of Honorary Marine on July 16, 2023. The presentation took place during the United States Marine Band's 225th anniversary concert at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which featured Williams conducting his music with the band.
Williams is best known for crafting the iconic scores to classic films including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and more. Over the past two decades, he has forged a strong bond with the Marine Band, sharing his extraordinary musical talents with the group time and again.
The title of Honorary Marine was conferred by former Commandant of the Marine Corps General David H. Berger, and was presented by Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith.
Semper Fidelis, Maestro Williams!
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[@196cupcake]

This is awesome, thank you for giving Mr. Williams the title of Honorary Marine.

[@Kjdjrh]

IMHO, the greatest modern composer of all time~ genius. 🎹

[@kevinburks6979]

Got to be at this concert with my daughter. Never thought I'd get to see Mr. Williams live. I feel unbelievably thankful and loved every second of it. I also want to thank the Marine Corp. They honored him greatly and with the utmost class. I felt it was appreciated by everyone in the audience. Great moment for all.

[@kingcoletriofan79]

I was there too and also never thought I'd see John Williams. Really fun and a great time!

[@brucekuehn4031]

A true friend of wind bands everywhere! And he has kept alive that tradition of orchestral music where real instruments play real melodies. Not only in his film music but also his Olympic fanfares and themes, his music stirs the souls of us all. Thank you, John Towner Williams!

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Bravo Maestro Williams! You are certainly worthy of this Great Honor! Your skills in music composition and conducting are legendary! You have helped make the President's Own United States Marine Corps Band a legend in the tradition of John Philip Sousa!

[@raymoland]

I was lucky enough to be there for this and I will remember for a long long time....

[@kingcoletriofan79]

I was there too. It was great!

[@MiJoOc76]

Congrats, Maestro Williams!! 🎼🎶🎵👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 And well done, TPO Marine Band. Thank you for your service to our country and musical artistry of the nation. 👍🏽

[@uweautor571]

Congratulations on this award.

[@dukeofrodtown1705]

Congratulations, Maestro Williams!

[@Steven_Gifford]

Good job!

[@salvatoresquadrito109]

SUPERLATIVI! GRANDE MAESTRO!!

[@carraropetite2812]

He is the best ,Miguel brazil 🎵🎶🏅picolo flute

[@trottheblackdog]

Will selections from this concert appear here?

[@AlipashaSadri]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🎺