The Parris Island Marine Band is hosting a free Summer Concert Series throughout South Carolina this summer, with plenty of shows in Beaufort County.
Always a fantastic, patriotic show, the band of super-talented Marine musicians will be traveling across the Lowcountry and beyond, sharing music, patriotism, and community spirit. From lively parades to evening concerts in the park, every event is free and open to the public.
At 110 years old, and never, ever showing its age, the Parris Island Marine Band was established way back on on October 28, 1915. Its musicians originally doubled as marksmanship instructors, close combat instructors and provided support for various units on the depot.
Upcoming Performances:
Friday, June 27 – Woodruff Summer Music SeriesMcKinney Park, Woodruff, SC – 7:00PM
Saturday, June 28 – “Freedom Rings” Parade Ft. Howard Rd, Rincon, GA – 10:00AM
Monday, June 30 – 51st Annual Hopelands Concert Series Ronald H. Windham Performing Arts Stage, Hopelands Gardens, Aiken, SC – 7:00PM
Thursday, July 3 – Town of Bluffton Independence Day Celebration, Martin Family Park, Bluffton, SC – 5:00PM Featuring the “Dirty Boots” Brass Band
Friday, July 4 – Port Royal 4th of July Celebration, Sands Beach Boat Landing, Port Royal, SC – 8:00PM Featuring “Iron Mic” Popular Music Group
Friday, July 11 – 69th Annual Beaufort Water Festival Opening CeremonyHenry C. Chambers Waterfront Park – 7:00PM
Today, the Marines of the Parris Island Marine Band make up the concert band, the marching/ceremonial band, brass band, brass quintet, the Iron Mic group, and a jazz combo.
The Parris Island Marine Band’s primary mission is to provide musical support for recruit graduations and other military ceremonies and events. In addition to playing at approximately 40 recruit graduations each year, the band also performs concerts and parades both locally here in the Beaufort area and across the United States.
Visit this link for more information on the upcoming concert series, or to book the band at your community event.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of enjoying a performance by the Parris Island Band, do yourself a favor and make one of the shows at the Parris Island Band Summer Concert Series the one to see.
A Parris Island Band concert is not one to miss.
