Philippine Constabulary Band | |
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Active | 1901–1942; 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 |
Branch | Philippine Constabulary |
Type | Military band |
Role | Public duties |
Size | 85 personnel (1909),[1] 100 personnel (1937)[2] |
Nickname(s) | "Taft's Own" |
Patron | William 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.