The Clayton Center for the Arts regrets to announce that the scheduled performance of the United States Marine Band has been canceled due to the federal government shutdown.

This decision follows federal guidelines that restrict military band travel and performances during a government shutdown. The Clayton Center understands the disappointment this may cause to our patrons and community members.

We appreciate the public’s understanding and remain grateful for the continued support of the arts in our community.

At this time, we don’t have any information about a possible rescheduling of this event. If the performance is rescheduled, we will promptly communicate next steps.

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Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Its mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

President John Adams invited the Marine Band to make its White House debut on New Year’s Day, 1801, in the then-unfinished Executive Mansion. In March of that year, the band performed for Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration and it is believed that it has performed for every presidential inaugural since. In Jefferson, the band found its most visionary advocate. An accomplished musician himself, Jefferson recognized the unique relationship between the band and the Chief Executive and he is credited with giving the Marine Band its title, “The President’s Own.”

The Marine Band’s integral role in the national culture and in the government’s official life has affirmed the importance of the arts as a bridge between people. Since 1798, the Marine Band’s mission has been to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. As the only musical organization with that mission, the Marine Band looks to the future, viewing its history and tradition as the foundation upon which to build its third century of bringing music to the White House and to the American people.

Learn more at www.marineband.marines.mil.

Doors open at 2:15pm. Guests must be in their seats by 2:45pm.

There will be NO concessions at this performance.

NO outside food or drink permitted.

NO backpacks or large bag permitted in venue for this event.