[3] The regimental band was established in 1864 by order of William III, the then King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

When the Korps Mariniers was founded in 1665, special drummer units had been attached to marine battalions, with the sole purpose of indicating the rhythm while marching.

Around 1699, fifes were also added, which would give the entire unit a resemblance to a British Corps of Drums.

[4] It has also performed several times in Russia touring to St. Petersburg in 1997 and 2003 (the former being in honor of the as part of the celebrations of 300th anniversary of Peter the Great) and the 2013 Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festival and Tattoo.

The band is led by the Director of Music, assisted by the Bandmaster and the Drum Major, who leads both formations.