It is specifically dedicated to providing ceremonial honours and music to the Sultan of Oman, the House of Al Said, and public officials.

[1] Domestically, the band annually performs at a military tattoo in the Royal Opera House Muscat.

The mounted band has at one point, performed for Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle in London.

[2][3] In June 2019, it had the honor to perform on Horse Guards Parade for the British Army's Beating Retreat.

The mounted band, which is composed of at least 100 horses and riders, is based at the Al Safinat stables in the Royal Palace.