The Parris Island Marine Band is hosting a free fall concert at Battery Creek High School next month titled, “Autumn in the Lowcountry”.
Always a fantastic show, the band of super-talented Marine musicians will be performing a selection of all-time classics for the public to enjoy on Saturday, October 19th at 3pm.
Beaufort is home to lots of great local bands, and of course one of them is the 104 year old
Parris Island Marine Band, a local favorite at various Beaufort-area events and festivals.
While 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.
Today, the Marines of the Parris Island Marine Band make up the concert band, the marching/ceremonial band, brass band, brass quintet 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 fall concert.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of enjoying a performance by the Parris Island Marine Band, do yourself a favor and make this the one to see.
