The brass quintet is a highly versatile chamber ensemble consisting of two trumpets, trombone, French horn, and tuba, that originated in late 19th-century Europe and affirmed its place in American music by the mid-20th century. Its repertoire spans 400 years’ worth of music, including adaptations of works from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods, Jazz and Popular standards, and original modern works that test the limits of this ensemble’s technical capabilities. As a centerpiece in many military ceremonies, the III MEF Band Brass Quintet performs selections from this diverse repertoire in addition to classic marches commonly heard at Marine Corps events.