The Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy is one of the 3 professional wind orchestras of the Dutch armed forces. Her main task is to musically accompany military ceremonies and ceremonies for the Royal House.

The Marine Band also gives concerts at home and abroad, for example for veterans, educational and benefit purposes or at the invitation of jubilant associations and organizations.

Concerts
The concerts are usually in 2 parts. Before the break, the emphasis is on symphonic wind music with soloists from our own ranks. After the break, the band plays in a big band setup and jazz, pop and entertainment alternate. The corps concert in De Doelen in Rotterdam is one of the annual highlights. The Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy has performed in almost all European countries. In addition, in countries such as Aruba, Curaçao, Japan, Russia, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

Chief Conductor
Arjan Tien has been chief conductor and artistic director of the Marinierskapel since March 2017. He graduated with the highest distinction in the instruments violin and viola from the Utrecht Conservatory.

History
Before the navy had its own concert band, musicians were already on board ships. From 1799 onwards, ship commanders were officially allowed to allow musicians to sail along. They entertained the crew during long sea voyages. With the permission of King William III, the Staff Music of the Royal Navy was founded in 1864.

The Staff Music of the Royal Navy was disbanded after the outbreak of the Second World War. After the liberation of the Netherlands, 18 former members of the music staff reported to Rotterdam. On August 1, 1945, the then Minister of the Navy decided to set up a music corps again. The official name of this music corps became the Marine Band of the Royal Navy.