SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The "President's Own" Marine Band concert in Springdale scheduled for Oct. 15 has been canceled due to the federal government shutdown.

The Don Tyson School of Innovation's music program announced the cancelation in a social media post on Friday.

The Marine Band was slated to perform a free concert at the school as part of its national tour.

"The Marine Band has expressed its hope to return to Springdale during its next tour of the Southern United States region," the school said in the post. "It is with great disappointment that we share this news, and we extend our sincere appreciation for your understanding and continued support."

On Sept. 30, the Marine Band said on Facebook that due to the government shutdown, it would be unable to perform "public fac

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