France is widely recognized for establishing the first official military band in the 16th century.

Military bands primarily serve ceremonial duties, such as parades, military funerals, and official events.

The Band of the Irish Guards is renowned for its distinctive bagpipe music, which has become a symbol of Irish military tradition.

The official band of the United States Marine Corps is known by all three names: The United States Marine Band, The President's Own United States Marine Band, and The Marine Corps Band.

The Band of the Grenadier Guards, The Band of the Coldstream Guards, and The Band of the Scots Guards are all associated with the British Royal Family.

The Bundeswehr Band Berlin is the official band of the German Armed Forces.

The Central Band of the Royal Air Force is renowned for its marching performances and intricate drill routines.

The Alexandrov Ensemble is the official band of the Russian Armed Forces.

The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Band of the Scots Guards, and The Band of the Royal Marines are all known for their traditional military music and performances at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The United States Army Band, The United States Army Field Band, and The United States Army Concert Band are all official bands of the United States Army.

The Band of the Grenadier Guards, The Band of the Coldstream Guards, and The Band of the Scots Guards all perform at the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

The United States Navy Band, The United States Navy Sea Chanters, and The United States Navy Band Commodores are all official bands of the United States Navy.

The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Band of the Scots Guards, and The Band of the Royal Marines all perform at the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The United States Air Force Band, The United States Air Force Band of the West, and The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West are all official bands of the United States Air Force.

The Band of the Grenadier Guards, The Band of the Coldstream Guards, and The Band of the Scots Guards all perform at the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony in London.