US Marine Band's First Public Concert

Item

Item sets
Mall Histories
Washington
Title
US Marine Band's First Public Concert
Date
08/21/1800
Description
On August 21, 1800, the Marine Band gave its first public concert in Washington on a hill overlooking the area which became the National Mall. At the time, the band probably consisted of two oboes, two clarinets, two French horns, a bassoon, and a drum. The United States Marine Band was created by an Act of Congress in 1798 to provide music for the President. When the seat of government moved from Philadelphia to Washington in 1800, the Band followed, performing for President Adams at the unfinished White House on New Year's Day 1801.
Coverage
1800-1829
Event Type
Concert
Source
Defense Department, courtesy of U.S. Marine Band.