Musician Enlistment Option Program
Instrumentalists and vocalists who answer the calling to become a Marine have the opportunity to enlist through the Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP).

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New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

A member of the Quantico Marine Corps Band plays his French horn during the 249th St. Patrick's Day Parade, in New York, March 17, 2010. A contingent of more than 300 Marines, including the Quantico Marine Corps Band, ceremonial marchers from Marine...

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MEOP Texas Music Teacher Association Convention

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Sean Salazar, a musician recruiter, plays the clarinet at the Texas Music Teacher Association Convention in Dallas, Texas, June 17, 2022. The Marine Musician Enlistment Option Program offers musicians a chance to be a...

03

Talented Trio

Marine Corps Cpl. Dominic Muller, left, Sgt. James Dawson, center, and Sgt. Seth Parrish perform during a holiday concert at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Dec. 10, 2023.

04

Quantico Marine Corps Band in Connecticut

The Quantico Marine Corps Band performs the Vincent Vizzo Columbus Day Concerts at the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, Ct., Oct. 12, 2019. This is the 30th anniversary of a Marine Corps band performing in Bridgeport named after Vincent...

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Marine Corps Band Captures Harmony

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve Band pose for a group photo at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 2, 2024. Band members will be conducting a Spring Tour throughout Texas and also will be visiting local high...

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Quantico Marine Corps Band in Connecticut

The Quantico Marine Corps Band performs the Vincent Vizzo Columbus Day Concerts at the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, Ct., Oct. 12, 2019. This is the 30th anniversary of a Marine Corps band performing in Bridgeport named after Vincent...

 

There are ten Marine Corps Fleet Bands. 

Fleet Marine Force musicians are trained combat warriors, who have marched with commands since the inception of the Corps. 

Marine Corps Bands perform at ceremonies, parades, festivals, professional sporting events, concerts, and other public events across the United States and around the world. 

Marine Corps Bands entertain and educate their audiences; inspire patriotism and represent American values through music; and represent the discipline and professionalism of the Marine Corps itself.

For more information visit: www.music.marines.mil

Musician Procurement Chief: MarineMusic@marines.usmc.mil

Marine Corps Recruiting Command