Teaching with the Sound of Music

By Sgt. Christian J. Lopez | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | April 14, 2022

Students of Brinson Memorial Elementary School watch as U.S. Marines from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, New Bern, North Carolina, April 13, 2022. The 2nd MAW Band gave a music clinic to the students in order to educate them on the different instruments and performed various music pieces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. --

U.S. Marines from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band give a music clinic at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, New Bern, North Carolina, April 13, 2022. Band members instruct students on the different instruments used by the band as well as perform various musical pieces for the students. In addition to performing at large events, the 2nd MAW Band participates in community outreach events to share Marine Corps traditions and educate the public on the various capabilities of the band.