Music lovers are invited to four free public concerts being given on June 30 and July 1 by a U.S. Marine Corps band visiting the Philippines with the USS Peleliu on a regional goodwill tour.

The U.S. Marine Forces Pacific Band’s talented professional musicians have toured internationally and performed for millions throughout the Western Pacific, playing for audiences of all ages and fulfilling their duties as musical ambassadors for the Marine Corps. The 10-member, high-energy ensemble coming to Manila specializes in everything from entertaining Dixieland sounds to jazz to contemporary brass band music.

The free concerts are being given on the following dates and times. The public is invited to attend these great family events, and media are welcome to attend and cover the concerts as well. Interviews can be arranged with the band members after each concert:

• Saturday, June 30: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Market Market!, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Saturday, June 30: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Fuente Circle, Eastwood City, Libis, Pasig City
• Sunday, July 1: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, SM Manila, Arroceros St., corner San Marcelino St.
• Sunday, July 1: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, The Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City

Officially created in 1918, the U.S. Marine Forces Pacific Band operates from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and is one of 12 “field bands” throughout the Marine Corps. Today, as in the past, the band is a versatile group composed of Marines with a wide range of musical talents.

The U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Marine Forces Pacific Band would like to thank co-sponsors Ayala Malls, Eastwood Citywalk, SM Supermalls, and Magic 89.9-Radio Partners, Inc. for their support and assistance in arranging these free public concerts.

The USS Peleliu is visiting the Philippines as part of a regional goodwill tour where, in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, they will provide free health clinics for citizens in poor or remote communities; build and repair houses, schools and public buildings; and donate goods such as clothes, toys, food, and medical supplies.

The ship will visit the Bicol Region, Cotabato, and the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines, reflecting longstanding ties between our two countries as well as our continued commitment to work together to assist people in need of humanitarian outreach.

The USS Peleliu conducts many community service projects throughout the region on a regularbasis as a show of good will and partnership from the U.S. Navy.