Master Sgt. Steve Timme, "The President's Own" Marine Corps Band

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band is the oldest professional musical organization in the United States, performing at the pleasure of the President since 1801.

Performing at over 500 events annually, the Marine Band brings its renowned musical excellence to presidential inaugurations, state funerals, state arrival ceremonies, Friday Evening Parades, and throughout communities across the country during its Fall concert tour each October and November.

On this episode of the pod, Rick sits down with Master Sgt. Steven Temme upon his return from his Fall concert tour to learn about his journey to the Marine Corps band from his winning first in his solo competition as part of the Northern Arizona University Curry Summer Music Camp as a child, to studying in France under the tutelage of the some the world's most renowned musical instructors.

Steven shares what he finds to be the most interesting, and enjoyable parts of performing in this world renowned musical organization and advice for aspiring young musicians who one day could too play on the world stage for the world's most powerful people and ceremonies.

To learn more about the United States Marine Band, visit https://www.marineband.marines.mil.

Master Sgt. Steven Temme joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in August 2003 and has performed around the world for thousands and for 4 presidents since 2003. A student of music and distinguished graduate of has been a featured saxophone f “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band has as he embarks on a West Coast tour performing Dr. Frank Ticheli’s Falcon Fantasy from the Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble. From Everett, Washington to Flagstaff, Arizona, Temme shares why this high-energy, rhythmically intricate piece resonated with him from the moment he discovered it. Hear Temme reflect on the soaring melodies, jazz-inflected rhythms, and emotional connection to performing in his home state of Arizona—especially in Flagstaff’s Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, where he won his first solo competition as a young musician.