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TheMarine Band of Allentown is a civilianconcert band based inAllentown, Pennsylvania. Founded 1903, the band played over 130 engagements during its first year.[1]
Despite its name, the Marine Band has no affiliation to the military or theUnited States Marine Corps. Today, the Marine Band performs a number of times each year in a number of venues, which include annual spring and Christmas concerts, West Park, the Festival of Bands, Mayfair and other locations throughout Allentown and theLehigh Valley. The Marine Band is part of Allentown's rich musical heritage of civilianconcert bands, which also includes theAllentown Band, theMunicipal Band of Allentown and the Pioneer Band of Allentown.