The National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner - 'The President's Own' U.S. Marine Band

Conducted by Director Colonel Michael J. Colburn, "The President's Own" United States Marine Band performed The National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 in the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. Music by John Stafford Smith, Words by Francis Scott Key

[codyvonstorm]

Please rise for the national anthem of United States of America.

[jusnazty]

Everytime I hear this it makes me proud to be an American and inflicts a surge of patriotism with in every fiber of my being.

[disamis]

Theres a reason why the U.S. Marine band is considered one of the greatest……. Stunning performance

[durp.Invincible]

This performance of the star spangled banner should never be forgotten in American history, excellent Band performance 👏🏽👏🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[georgecarlson]

The simple fact that they are standing while playing tears me up.

[packmanable]

The Marine Corps band should perform the national anthem at every Superbowl and big time sporting event. They need to stop having the hot pop singer du jour murder this solemn piece of music by their soulful vocal inflections. It's the National Anthem, not the national love ballad.

[ShaMan]

Incredible. This is the definition of military precision. Perfect throughout. And that trombone at 1:15 ! And a perfect release. Absolutely phenomenal. This is how "The Star-Spangled Banner" should sound.

[winslowlybbert]

We played this in band and my tears started flowing

[jonathanfielding]

That low brass section.. Bass Trombone all the way!

[Aenwyrm]

11:15 at night. I stood up, faced the direction of the flag outside our house, and put a hat over my heart.

It just felt like the right thing to do.

[Alan_Mac]

Wee note to America from Scotland. You have a magnificent anthem when sung/played by your armed forces. When sung by rock stars, though, the world cringes.

This was just brilliant.

[BigDogCountry]

note to everybody everywhere--do it this way, or don't do it at all.

[TenderRage]

Stunning.... I once dreamed of being a member of your esteemed ensemble. Such an amazing standard of not just straight forward musicianship but with the consistency and accuracy as that of the Swordsman or Riflemen on display.

How many Americans understand what that truly says about us in our most positive manner possible.

Thank you for your service.

[bimoarioseno]

Marine band is play the best national anthem

[Aaron-efdz]

The way our national anthem should be played, with honour and respect!!!!

[GregoryWMoore]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
Sends chills up my spine every time!
DE Greg Moore
RM2 USN
1966-1970
Vietnam Class of 1970

[webglider]

This is the best rendition of the worlds greatest National Anthem I have ever had the pleasure of listening too. And performed with such style and grace.

[gamermadness]

I love this song and I'm proud to be a American 🇺🇸

[tdspranav]

I stood up and saluted the anthem even though I'm not American.
God bless America 🇺🇸

[nemochicky]

You guys should play "The Star Spangled Banner" at big sporting events like the Super Bowl! That was awesome!!!