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Michael Andor Brodeur, Rachel Pannett, Chris Richards
02/26/2025 12:00:00 AM

The u.s. marine band canceled a concert intended to showcase young bipoc musicians following executive orders from the Trump administration impacting DEI programming, causing disappointment among those involved.

Arts Following executive orders, ‘The President’s Own’ Marine Band scraps concert
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The u.s. marine band, known as 'The President’s Own,' canceled a concert due to executive orders.

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Executive director of Equity Arc, expressed concern over the cancellation affecting young musicians.

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Associate director of Equity Arc, commented on the impact of the cancellation.

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Composer whose work 'Sweet Chariot' was removed from the marine band program.

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Lt. Col. slated to conduct the cancelled concert.