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Music Associates of America ~ MadAminA! On a Bicentennial Threshold: "The President's Own" (1549 words) |
 | Its primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, but its calling has exceeded many times over the idea behind the assemblage, authorized by President John Adams, of a drum major, fife major, and 32 drums and fifes. |
| In addition to the serenades for visiting dignitaries at the White House and the musical pageantry and stirring marches for which it is famous, the Band presents each year a whole series of chamber music and chamber orchestra concerts. |
| Being the oldest ongoing provider of music in America and not beleaguered by some of the problems, economic and otherwise, facing civilian orchestras, the Band recognizes the multiplicity of musical tastes and regards as its mission the opportunity of performing to all types of audiences, from the most populist to the most rarified. |
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