La Musique des Gardiens de la Paix

Earlier origins consist of outdoor groups during the French Revolution and later which performed as "Gardes Françaises" during civic occasions.

Composers Charles Simon Catel (1773–1830) and François-Joseph Gossec (1734–1829) are considered the godfathers of the band.

The Code Napoleon of the time called for a drum roll to announce the police commissioner’s warning that weapons might be necessary during disturbances.

A resistance network organized by the band was headed by Andre Houillier (bass clarinet).

Conductors from 1945-1999 have included Felix Coulibeuf, Désiré Dondeyne, Claude Pichaureau, François Boulanger, Louis Tillet, and Philippe Ferro.