[4] These bands were formed by early settlers to the city and later came under the control of the regular army.
In late April 1888, in the presence of about 250 citizens, the band took part in the opening of the Nelson Athletic Ground Company.
As it was attached to volunteer force units, there few regulations on the structure of bands.
[7] and the march Joys of Life (the latter for the national band contest held in New Plymouth).
[9] The band led a farewell parade in December 1939 for troops being deployed during the Second World War.