On August 1, 2020, it will be exactly 75 years ago that the then Minister of the Navy decided to re-establish a band. Of course there had been music in the Navy for much longer. In 1864 the Staff Music of the Royal Navy was established. It was discontinued after the outbreak of the Second World War. After the liberation, 18 musicians of the former staff music reported themselves to the naval leadership and a new orchestra was formed on 1 August: the Marine Band of the Royal Navy.

In the anniversary year, various ensembles of the Marine Band will play the program 75 years, so wide the world, a selection from the rich repertoire of the world-famous orchestra. This time, however, in a small line-up.

Fair Winds (wind quintet)
Colonel Bogey Brass (brass quintet)
Tubissmo (euphonium / bass tuba quartet)
Ten CC (clarinet choir)

Source : Theater aan het Vrijthof Web site