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Staff Sgt. Mark A. Pellon, 12th Marine Corps district musician placement director, and a guest saxophone player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, gives a demonstration to students attending the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, before kicking off the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert on Oct. 18, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Staff Sgt. Mark A. Pellon, 12th Marine Corps district musician placement director, and a guest saxophone player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, gives a demonstration to students attending the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, before kicking off the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert on Oct. 18, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Master Sgt. Timothy Otis, Marine Corps recruiting command head musician procurement, and guest trumpet player with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, teaches a Master class on music to students attending the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, before kicking off their Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert on Oct. 18, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Master Sgt. Timothy Otis, Marine Corps recruiting command head musician procurement, and guest trumpet player with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, teaches a Master class on music to students attending the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, before kicking off their Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert on Oct. 18, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Isaias Sanchez Ortiz, a student from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, plays the trombone during a Master class given by members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Oct. 18, 2016. The Marines visited the conservatory to not only help teach and pass on knowledge to the students, but also to perform a concert commemorating Marine Forces Reserve Centennial. The commemoration celebrates the heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. It recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Isaias Sanchez Ortiz, a student from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, plays the trombone during a Master class given by members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Oct. 18, 2016. The Marines visited the conservatory to not only help teach and pass on knowledge to the students, but also to perform a concert commemorating Marine Forces Reserve Centennial. The commemoration celebrates the heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. It recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Corporal James Draffen (left), Master Sgt. Timothy Otis (middle), and Lance Cpl. Alex Palmer, musicians with Marine Corps Band New Orleans rehearse at the Ponce La Perla Theater, before playing at a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Corporal James Draffen (left), Master Sgt. Timothy Otis (middle), and Lance Cpl. Alex Palmer, musicians with Marine Corps Band New Orleans rehearse at the Ponce La Perla Theater, before playing at a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans rehearse at the Ponce La Perla Theater for a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans rehearse at the Ponce La Perla Theater for a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Members of Marine Corps Band New Orleans provide Master music classes to students from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, before kicking off the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert Oct. 18, 2016. The classes showed the students how a professional military band plays, while also allowing them to learn about the history of the Marine Corps Reserves. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Members of Marine Corps Band New Orleans provide Master music classes to students from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, before kicking off the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert Oct. 18, 2016. The classes showed the students how a professional military band plays, while also allowing them to learn about the history of the Marine Corps Reserves. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Marine Corps Band New Orleans rehearses with students from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, to prepare for the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert Oct. 18, 2016. The rehearsal showed the students how a professional military band plays, while also allowing them to learn about the history of the Marine Corps Reserves. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans rehearses with students from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, to prepare for the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert Oct. 18, 2016. The rehearsal showed the students how a professional military band plays, while also allowing them to learn about the history of the Marine Corps Reserves. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans join students from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan to rehearse for the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial Concert Oct. 18, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans join students from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan to rehearse for the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial Concert Oct. 18, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Gunnery Sgt. Justin Hauser, enlisted conductor of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses with his Marines and students from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico, in preparation for the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial celebration concert Oct. 18, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Justin Hauser, enlisted conductor of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses with his Marines and students from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico, in preparation for the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial celebration concert Oct. 18, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Corporal David Linnenkamp, a trombone player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Corporal David Linnenkamp, a trombone player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans Jazz Ensemble rehearse at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans Jazz Ensemble rehearse at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Lance Cpl. Zachary Slaughter, a bass player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Lance Cpl. Zachary Slaughter, a bass player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts rehearsal in preparation for his Marines to play at the Ponce La Perla Theater to celebrate Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts rehearsal in preparation for his Marines to play at the Ponce La Perla Theater to celebrate Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts rehearsal in preparation for his Marines to play at the Ponce La Perla Theater to celebrate Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts rehearsal in preparation for his Marines to play at the Ponce La Perla Theater to celebrate Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Gunnery Sgt. Nathan Davilmar, small ensemble leader with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Nathan Davilmar, small ensemble leader with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Corporal James Draffen, a trumpet player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Corporal James Draffen, a trumpet player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, rehearses at the Ponce La Perla Theater before a concert to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial in Puerto Rico on Oct. 17, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet performs in a New York City subway Aug. 28, 2016. The quintet’s performance was to promote the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration. For 100 years, the Marine Corps Reserve has answered the call, serving as our nation’s crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness. The centennial celebration is a way to honor that selfless service and commemorate the Marine Corps Reserve’s rich history, heritage and esprit de corps. The celebration is also a way for Reserve Marines to thank their families, employers and community for their continued support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet performs in a New York City subway Aug. 28, 2016. The quintet’s performance was to promote the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration. For 100 years, the Marine Corps Reserve has answered the call, serving as our nation’s crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness. The centennial celebration is a way to honor that selfless service and commemorate the Marine Corps Reserve’s rich history, heritage and esprit de corps. The celebration is also a way for Reserve Marines to thank their families, employers and community for their continued support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet performs in a New York City subway Aug. 28, 2016. The quintet’s performance was to promote the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration. For 100 years, the Marine Corps Reserve has answered the call, serving as our nation’s crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness. The centennial celebration is a way to honor that selfless service and commemorate the Marine Corps Reserve’s rich history, heritage and esprit de corps. The celebration is also a way for Reserve Marines to thank their families, employers and community for their continued support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet performs in a New York City subway Aug. 28, 2016. The quintet’s performance was to promote the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration. For 100 years, the Marine Corps Reserve has answered the call, serving as our nation’s crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness. The centennial celebration is a way to honor that selfless service and commemorate the Marine Corps Reserve’s rich history, heritage and esprit de corps. The celebration is also a way for Reserve Marines to thank their families, employers and community for their continued support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet performs in a New York City subway Aug. 28, 2016. The quintet’s performance was to promote the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration. For 100 years, the Marine Corps Reserve has answered the call, serving as our nation’s crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness. The centennial celebration is a way to honor that selfless service and commemorate the Marine Corps Reserve’s rich history, heritage and esprit de corps. The celebration is also a way for Reserve Marines to thank their families, employers and community for their continued support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet performs in a New York City subway Aug. 28, 2016. The quintet’s performance was to promote the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration. For 100 years, the Marine Corps Reserve has answered the call, serving as our nation’s crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness. The centennial celebration is a way to honor that selfless service and commemorate the Marine Corps Reserve’s rich history, heritage and esprit de corps. The celebration is also a way for Reserve Marines to thank their families, employers and community for their continued support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

An onlooker photographs the Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet’s performance in a New York City subway Aug. 28, 2016. The quintet’s performance was to promote the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration. For 100 years, the Marine Corps Reserve has answered the call, serving as our nation’s crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness. The centennial celebration is a way to honor that selfless service and commemorate the Marine Corps Reserve’s rich history, heritage and esprit de corps. The celebration is also a way for Reserve Marines to thank their families, employers and community for their continued support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

An onlooker photographs the Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet’s performance in a New York City subway Aug. 28, 2016. The quintet’s performance was to promote the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration. For 100 years, the Marine Corps Reserve has answered the call, serving as our nation’s crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness. The centennial celebration is a way to honor that selfless service and commemorate the Marine Corps Reserve’s rich history, heritage and esprit de corps. The celebration is also a way for Reserve Marines to thank their families, employers and community for their continued support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones