Philippine Constabulary Band
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 Army Band considers itself the successor to the Philippine Constabulary Band.
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Philippine Constabulary Band
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 Army Band considers itself the successor to the Philippine Constabulary Band.
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The Philippine Constabulary Ba ...... Philippine Constabulary Band.
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85 personnel (1909), 100 personnel (1937)
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Public duties
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727,346,305
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The Philippine Constabulary Band pictured at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904.
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The Philippine Constabulary Ba ...... Philippine Constabulary Band.
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Philippine Constabulary Band
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Philippine Constabulary Band
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"Taft's Own"
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