Philippine Constabulary Band

Philippine Constabulary Band
The Philippine Constabulary Band pictured at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904.
Active1901–1942; 1946-1991
Country Insular Government of the Philippine Islands
 Commonwealth of the Philippines
 Republic of the Philippines
Allegiance United States of America
 Republic of the Philippines
BranchPhilippine Constabulary
TypeMilitary band
RolePublic duties
Size85 personnel (1909),[1] 100 personnel (1937)[2]
Nickname(s)"Taft's Own"
PatronWilliam Howard Taft
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Walter Loving

The Philippine Constabulary Band was the principal military band of the Philippine Constabulary, and later, as the Philippine Army Orchestra, of the Army of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. Between its establishment in 1901 and dissolution during World War II, it registered a reputation for musical excellence both in the Philippines and the United States, and is credited with being the first band other than the United States Marine Band to provide the musical escort to the president of the United States during a U.S. presidential inauguration. The Philippine National Police Band from Camp Crame,considers the successor to the Philippine Constabulary Band. The Philippine Army Band considers itself as a successor too.

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