ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Less than one week away, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his inauguration and the military is also gearing up for the big ceremony. Practice makes perfect and the President’s Own Marine Band is rehearsing to make sure its presidential inauguration performances go off without a hitch. The President’s Own U.S. Marine Band will play Hail to the Chief right after Trump is sworn in. Inauguration Day 2025: Everything you need to know The Marine Band is rehearsing for the inauguration ceremony and parade. Gunnery Sgt. Rebecca Sieff said has played the horn for the Marine Band for the last 8 years. “Such a profound moment and such an honor that I get to be a part of it,” Sieff said.  This year, the Marine Band will also be accompanying Lee Greenwood who will perform his famous song, God Bless the USA. Saxophone player and staff Sgt. Connor Mikula said they have been training for months for the historic day. “We’re fortunate enough to collaborate with a lot of artists with what we do but this is particularly exciting because this is such a big stage,” Mikula said. “This is the best band in the world in my opinion so we have to play at a certain level that’s expected of us and every time we put our instrument to our mouth we’re representing now just our band but our country." The President’s Own Marine Band has been providing the inaugural soundtrack since 1801 and spectators can catch their performance this Monday.