"To present superior musical performances in any clime or place, while providing camaraderie and fellowship to all retired and honorably discharged Marine Bandsmen. From soloist to formal concert band, dance band or marching band, The Band of America's Few provides the musical shock and awe to take any event by storm"

Band of America's Few


A celebration of Marine music past, present and future.

Saturday, September 04, 2010
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We are the warm, friendly Tun Tavern for Marine Musicians of all ages who have put down their “musical packs” after one tour, or a lifelong career.  While we all eventually leave our Corps to become doctors, lawyers, firefighters, police officers, educators, businesspeople or even continue to follow our musical journey outside of the Marines, we all continue to share a strong devotion to music, the brother/sisterhood gained from common experience and a strong affection and dedication to the Corps.

This band is more like a guild than an online community – it is a place for former Marine Musicians to come together, share experiences, network, and continue to perform in unique venues in service to our community, our country and our Corps.  Mentorship, support and help to our own who have recently Honorably Discharged will be our charge.

Performing in any clime and place that can’t be supported by the Active Duty Marine Bands will be our challenge.  From the performance halls of the Royal Halifax International Tattoo, to the lone bugler playing taps for a fallen veteran, we will be honored to support our title of Bandsmen for the United States Marines.

Video: Band of America's Few performing at the Nova Scotia Tattoo

Our Story-Once a Marine Always a Marine!

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Comments Last Updated Sep 02, 2010 Posted by Matt Farquhar

The Quantico Marine Band had been a regular performing group for the Nova Scotia International Tattoo since the early 1980's. Literally hundreds of Marine Bandsmen performed in Halifax over the years and it became a coveted assignment to be stationed in Quantico and their experiences were never forgotten. During that period a special affection developed between the citizens of Halifax and the Band resulting in an official proclamation naming the QMB as honorary Nova Scotian's.

Not only were they honorary Nova Scotians but they also made life long friends with the organizers of the Tattoo and countless other people from around the world. Sadly, This relationship ended in 1996 as a result of new policy from the Office of the Secretary of Defense- Public affairs stating that the support of Tattoos were now prohibited. There have been numerous attempts over the years to change the policy from every level that you could imagine but no change was made. Despite the absence of the Marines, the long-standing friendship in Halifax continues to this day. There has been no real American presence in the largest indoor show in North America since.

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