Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides composer

The Royal Band of the Belgian Guides (Dutch: Groot Harmonieorkest van de Belgische Gidsen, French: Les Amis de la Musique Royale des Guides) is the premier musical component of the Belgian Army (Land Component). It is the largest and oldest of the three professional military bands of the Belgian Armed Forces. It formerly served as the regimental band of the Guides Regiment from 2004 to 2011. The combined ensemble is composed of over 100 musicians, including a 19-member bugle platoon.