Marine Corps Band New Orleans Jazz Ensemble Marines pose for a picture after receiving Marine Corps Band Small Ensemble of the Year for fiscal year 2015 in New Orleans, July 7, 2016. The members of the Jazz Ensemble won by selecting a unique piece called Martha’s Prize by Cedar Walton performed by singer and drummer Jamison Ross, a local New Orleans musician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan A. Barnett) - Marine Corps Band New Orleans Jazz Ensemble Marines pose for a picture after receiving Marine Corps Band Small Ensemble of the Year for fiscal year 2015 in New Orleans, July 7, 2016. The members of the Jazz Ensemble won by selecting a unique piece called Martha’s Prize by Cedar Walton performed by singer and drummer Jamison Ross, a local New Orleans musician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan A. Barnett)

Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans’ officer-in-charge, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra during LPO and MFR Band New Orleans performance of “Swing in the Oaks,” April 25. This historic concert was the first time these two organizations had performed together in either institution’s history. - Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans’ officer-in-charge, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra during LPO and MFR Band New Orleans performance of “Swing in the Oaks,” April 25. This historic concert was the first time these two organizations had performed together in either institution’s history.

A Marine Corps Band New Orleans trumpet player makes his way down St. Charles during a March 2 parade. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season, many stretching up to 6.5 miles long. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jad Sleiman) - A Marine Corps Band New Orleans trumpet player makes his way down St. Charles during a March 2 parade. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season, many stretching up to 6.5 miles long. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jad Sleiman)

Gunnery Sgt. Duane King plays his trumpet in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. King has served ten years of his career with the New Orleans based Marine Forces Reserve Band. He will depart New Orleans late June for his next assignment with the President's Own Band. - Gunnery Sgt. Duane King plays his trumpet in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. King has served ten years of his career with the New Orleans based Marine Forces Reserve Band. He will depart New Orleans late June for his next assignment with the President's Own Band.