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Dienstmars No. 1 (translation: Service March Number 1) performed by the the "Tamboers en Pijpers van het Korps Mariniers" (Drums and Fifes of the Royal Netherlands Marines).
This march is part of a number of so called 'service' marches composed by an unkown author and without an exact date. Originally the marches were used to signal different company of a unit to stand ready in attention. So 'Dienstmars No.1' for the first company, 'Dienstmars No.2' for the second company, etc.
In the present day the 'Dienstmarsen' are still played for ceremonial purposes, parades and military tattoos by the "Tamboers en Pijpers van het Korps Mariniers" (Drums and Fifes of the Royal Netherlands Marines) whom are often attached to the larger Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy during these ceremonies. The 'Service marches' such as this one are often played before and/or in between marches simular to the famous German "Lockmarsch".
Information and sources about these marches are quite limited so if you have more information feel free to share it in the comments.
Picture used: Detail of the painting "Vertrek der Kolonialen" (Departure of the Colonials) by impressionist painter Isaac Israëls made between 1883 and 1884. The painting shows the departure of a unit of 'Koninklijk Nederlandsch-Indisch Leger' (Royal Netherlands Indies Army) in the harbor of Rotterdam.
Dutch march - Marsch van den Heer Van der Duyn (Fife and Drum)
Marsch van den Heer Van der Duyn (translation: March of sir Van der Duyn) by unknown performers, but most likely members of the "Tamboers en Pijpers van het Korps Mariniers" (Drums and Fifes of the Royal Netherlands Marines).
This march originates from the early 18th century, most likely the War of Spanish succession and was composed by an unknown author. To which sir 'Van der Duyn' the march is referring isn't clear. One of the most likely candidates is Nicolaas van der Duyn, quartermaster-general, general major and colonel of a regiment of horse who was present at the battle of Ramillies (1706).
In the present-day the march is still played as an inspection march during official events like the visitation of foreign dignitaries or parades.
Picture used: "Exercitie van het regiment Hollandsche Gardes bij de Koekamp in Den Haag onder bevel van Jacob van Kretschmar" depicting the regiment Dutch guards on foot (better known in English the Dutch Blue Guards) being inspected by the colonel commander on horseback; Jacob van Kretschmar (1721-1792). The Dutch guards on foot had most notably distinguished themselves during the Nine Years' War (1688–1697) and the War of the Spanish Succession (1702–1712). The painting was made in 1778 by Tethart Haag.
Franse Mars No. 8 (translation: French March Number 8) performed by the the "Tamboers en Pijpers van het Korps Mariniers" (Drums and Fifes of the Royal Netherlands Marines).
This march is part of a number of so-called 'French' marches dating back to the 18th century. Composed by an unknown author and without an exact date.
In the present day the "French marches'' are still played for ceremonial purposes, parades and military tattoos by the "Tamboers en Pijpers van het Korps Mariniers" (Drums and Fifes of the Royal Netherlands Marines) whom are often attached to the larger Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy during these ceremonies. The 'French marches' such as this one are often played before and/or in between marches similar to the famous German "Lockmarsch".
Information and sources about these marches are quite limited so if you have more information feel free to share it in the comments.
Picture used: Illustration shows drummers and fifers from different infantry Regiments of the Dutch army of the Kingdom of Holland, a puppet kingdom ruled by Napoleon's brother Louis Bonaparte from 1806 until 1810. Troops from the Kingdom of Holland supported the French Empire during the Franco-Swedish War and War of the Fourth Coalition. The Illustration comes from the book "Abbildung der Uniformen aller in Hamburg seit den Jahren 1806 bis 1815 einquartirt gewesener Truppen" (Illustration of the uniforms of all troops billeted in Hamburg from 1806 to 1815) drawn and painted by Christoph and Cornelius Suhr. For more examples and info: https://www.napoleon-series.org/milit...
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