It was formed in 1905 under District Inspector George C. Ferguson as the Band of the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Shortly after the reformation of the RIC as the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the band remained on in that force.
It performed regularly ay many official functions in Belfast as well as special occasions.
[1] It was the primary performer of the RUC marchpast, The Young May March.
It was dissolved in 2001 with the establishment of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the PSNI Pipes and Drums.