The origins of the Royal Marines Band Service go back to the days of Drake and Hawkins when drummers signalled the 'changing watches' or 'beat the men to quarters'.
History
In the six companies of the Duke of York and Albany's Regiment of Foot - the forerunners of the Royal Marines - which were raised in 1664 - the Colour and the Drum provided a rallying point in close battle. This is why even today it is the drums and bugles of the Royal Marines Buglers Branch which lead the band on parade.
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