40th - Marine Corps Musicians Association
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40th MARINE CORPS MUSICANS ASSOCIATION REUNION
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA ~ WASHINGTON, D.C.
TUESDAY-SEPTEMBER 29TH - FRIDAY-OCTOBER 2ND
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES!
2nd MARDIV Band is hosting an East Coast Marine Musicians Birthday Ball on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. New Bern Conference Center, Front Street, New Bern NC. They are needing a firm number of anyone who will commit to attending the Birthday Ball on Saturday, Oct 3rd. This is important and we would greatly appreciate a response if you are interested in attending or choose not to attend. Level of interest will determine the overall cost. $80.00 to $100 per person is estimated at this time. Some MCMA reunion members will be heading from Quantico to New Bern to attend the Birthday Ball! The drive is approximately 5 Hours from Quantico, VA to New Bern NC.
Next, If you are considering attending the MCMA 40th Reunion, we are asking for interested parties to drop us a line so we may plan accordingly.
Thanks for everyone’s time and attention to these announcements!
We look forward to seeing you at one of these events or BOTH!
Semper Fi, Krista
REUNION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You will make your own hotel reservations by calling
Hampton-Stafford/Quantico Conference Center @ 540-657-0999
You will NOT be able to make a reservation online. You will need to call 540-657-0999
Reservation Code: MCM - Marine Corps Musicians Association
Hampton Inn Stafford/Quantico & Conference Center
2965 Richmond HWY, Stafford, Virginia, 22554
Hotel Direct Line - 540-657-0999
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/frbsfhx-hampton-stafford-quantico-and-conference-center/
· $110 + $17.93 (16.3% tax) = $127.93 x 4 nights = $511.72 per room.
· Parking and Breakfast is included in the price at no additional cost.
The Reunion is only scheduled for 4 nights. The hotel rate is reserved for 5 Nights, (Tues - Sat), however you can reserve more or fewer nights if you wish.
DEADLINE FOR REUNION REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 10, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS
THE DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS AT THIS RATE IS SEPTEMBER 20th, 2026. However, we have 23 rooms reserved. It is first come, first serve.
REUNION RESERVATION LINKS BELOW - YOU MAY PAY USING THE LINK OR MAIL A CHECK.
40th MCMA Reunion Quantico, VA. - Full Reunion - MCMA Members - $150.00
** Your spouse is considered a member**
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7JU28SE7L3D98
40th MCMA Reunion Quantico, VA. - Banquet Only - MCMA Members - $95.00
** Your spouse is considered a member**
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XNMVANBETDLJ6
NON MCMA MEMBERS
40th MCMA Reunion Quantico, VA. - Full Reunion - Non MCMA Members - $230.00
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QH2BXKVZKXC2Y
40th MCMA Reunion Quantico, VA. - Banquet Only - Non MCMA Members - $130.00
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UYEPZ8T3R7W7C
2026 REUNION ITINERARY
PROPOSED
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
1300 – 1600 Registration and Check-In at Hampton Inn
1600 – 1800 Welcome Reception - Light Hors d’oeuvres
Dinner with friends or enjoy the local area!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
0600 – 0830 – Breakfast at Hotel - Hampton Inn Stafford/Quantico Conference Center
0700 – Depart for Marine Barracks, 8th & I - President’s Own and Commandant’s Own
Depending on Arrival time:
0830 – 1145 Visit Marine Barracks
1200 – 1400 Depart for Iwo Jima area/Box Chow! (Firehouse Subs)
1400 – 1700 Depart Iwo Jima for Hampton Inn Stafford
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026
0600 – 0730 – Breakfast at Hotel
0730 – 0830 Shuttle members to Quantico Marine Base Band Hall
0830 – 1230 Visit with the band, rehearsal (sit-in with band) - Lunch
1230 – 1330 Shuttle members to Hampton Inn
1330 – 1630 MCMA Business Meeting and Auction
1700 – 2200 History Room Open
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
0600 – 0930 Breakfast Social Time
0830 – 1730 Free day to visit Museum of Marine Corps or on your own
0830 – 1600 - Member assistance available for those that need transportation to the Museum from the hotel
1800 – 1930 Banquet meal - at the hotel
1930 – 2000 Speaker, Awards and Announcements
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
0600 – 1000 Breakfast at Hotel, final farewells until next year’s reunion.
0800 – Individually head to the East Coast Marine Musician’s Birthday Ball in New Bern, NC.
SOME MORE NOTES!
The MCMA Annual Banquet will be held at the Hampton Inn
Conference Center on Friday evening.
We will visit Marine Barracks on Wednesday and Quantico
Marine Band on Thursday.
We will be taking a Charter Bus to DC on Wednesday.
The Dress Code for the Banquet is Dinner/Evening attire.
Please dress accordingly. Thanks.
So...Why did the Orchestra keep getting struck by Lightening?
Because they had a "Conductor"!
SEMPER FIDELIS
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA ~ WASHINGTON, D.C.
TUESDAY-SEPTEMBER 29TH - FRIDAY-OCTOBER 2ND
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES!
2nd MARDIV Band is hosting an East Coast Marine Musicians Birthday Ball on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. New Bern Conference Center, Front Street, New Bern NC. They are needing a firm number of anyone who will commit to attending the Birthday Ball on Saturday, Oct 3rd. This is important and we would greatly appreciate a response if you are interested in attending or choose not to attend. Level of interest will determine the overall cost. $80.00 to $100 per person is estimated at this time. Some MCMA reunion members will be heading from Quantico to New Bern to attend the Birthday Ball! The drive is approximately 5 Hours from Quantico, VA to New Bern NC.
Next, If you are considering attending the MCMA 40th Reunion, we are asking for interested parties to drop us a line so we may plan accordingly.
Thanks for everyone’s time and attention to these announcements!
We look forward to seeing you at one of these events or BOTH!
Semper Fi, Krista
REUNION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You will make your own hotel reservations by calling
Hampton-Stafford/Quantico Conference Center @ 540-657-0999
You will NOT be able to make a reservation online. You will need to call 540-657-0999
Reservation Code: MCM - Marine Corps Musicians Association
Hampton Inn Stafford/Quantico & Conference Center
2965 Richmond HWY, Stafford, Virginia, 22554
Hotel Direct Line - 540-657-0999
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/frbsfhx-hampton-stafford-quantico-and-conference-center/
· $110 + $17.93 (16.3% tax) = $127.93 x 4 nights = $511.72 per room.
· Parking and Breakfast is included in the price at no additional cost.
The Reunion is only scheduled for 4 nights. The hotel rate is reserved for 5 Nights, (Tues - Sat), however you can reserve more or fewer nights if you wish.
DEADLINE FOR REUNION REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 10, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS
THE DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS AT THIS RATE IS SEPTEMBER 20th, 2026. However, we have 23 rooms reserved. It is first come, first serve.
REUNION RESERVATION LINKS BELOW - YOU MAY PAY USING THE LINK OR MAIL A CHECK.
40th MCMA Reunion Quantico, VA. - Full Reunion - MCMA Members - $150.00
** Your spouse is considered a member**
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7JU28SE7L3D98
40th MCMA Reunion Quantico, VA. - Banquet Only - MCMA Members - $95.00
** Your spouse is considered a member**
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XNMVANBETDLJ6
NON MCMA MEMBERS
40th MCMA Reunion Quantico, VA. - Full Reunion - Non MCMA Members - $230.00
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QH2BXKVZKXC2Y
40th MCMA Reunion Quantico, VA. - Banquet Only - Non MCMA Members - $130.00
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UYEPZ8T3R7W7C
2026 REUNION ITINERARY
PROPOSED
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
1300 – 1600 Registration and Check-In at Hampton Inn
1600 – 1800 Welcome Reception - Light Hors d’oeuvres
Dinner with friends or enjoy the local area!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
0600 – 0830 – Breakfast at Hotel - Hampton Inn Stafford/Quantico Conference Center
0700 – Depart for Marine Barracks, 8th & I - President’s Own and Commandant’s Own
Depending on Arrival time:
0830 – 1145 Visit Marine Barracks
1200 – 1400 Depart for Iwo Jima area/Box Chow! (Firehouse Subs)
1400 – 1700 Depart Iwo Jima for Hampton Inn Stafford
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026
0600 – 0730 – Breakfast at Hotel
0730 – 0830 Shuttle members to Quantico Marine Base Band Hall
0830 – 1230 Visit with the band, rehearsal (sit-in with band) - Lunch
1230 – 1330 Shuttle members to Hampton Inn
1330 – 1630 MCMA Business Meeting and Auction
1700 – 2200 History Room Open
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
0600 – 0930 Breakfast Social Time
0830 – 1730 Free day to visit Museum of Marine Corps or on your own
0830 – 1600 - Member assistance available for those that need transportation to the Museum from the hotel
1800 – 1930 Banquet meal - at the hotel
1930 – 2000 Speaker, Awards and Announcements
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
0600 – 1000 Breakfast at Hotel, final farewells until next year’s reunion.
0800 – Individually head to the East Coast Marine Musician’s Birthday Ball in New Bern, NC.
SOME MORE NOTES!
The MCMA Annual Banquet will be held at the Hampton Inn
Conference Center on Friday evening.
We will visit Marine Barracks on Wednesday and Quantico
Marine Band on Thursday.
We will be taking a Charter Bus to DC on Wednesday.
The Dress Code for the Banquet is Dinner/Evening attire.
Please dress accordingly. Thanks.
So...Why did the Orchestra keep getting struck by Lightening?
Because they had a "Conductor"!
SEMPER FIDELIS
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Hampton Inn Stafford/Quantico & Conference Center, 2925 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554, United States
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