The band formations below are not definite however, they are the preferred layouts.

24 Piece Band
(plus Drum Major & Director of Music / Bandmaster)

 

Drum Major
Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum
E flat Tuba	Cymbals	Bass Drum	E flat Tuba
Trombone	Euphonium	French Horn	Trombone
Tenor Saxophone	Cornet	Cornet	Alto Saxophone
Cornet	Clarinet	Piccolo	Cornet
Clarinet	Clarinet	Clarinet	Clarinet

The 24 piece band or 'Ship's Band' is generally used on a ship's deployment and other engagements where space is at a premium. Bands of this size and in this formation will often be seen at indoor cabaret functions performing on the dance floors of hotels.

 

 

35 Piece Band
(plus Drum Major & Director of Music / Bandmaster)

 

Drum Major
Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum
E flat Tuba	Cymbals	Bass Drum	Cymbals	E flat Tuba
Euphonium	Trombone	Trombone or Bass Trombone	Trombone	Euphonium
Tenor Saxophone	French Horn	French Horn	French Horn	Alto Saxophone
Cornet	Cornet	Cornet	Cornet	Cornet
Cornet	Clarinet	Piccolo	Clarinet	Cornet
Clarinet	Clarinet	Clarinet	Clarinet	Clarinet

The 35 piece or 'Standard band' is the standard size and formation of most Royal Marines Bands, when space allows. It is used for most military parades and outdoor functions.

 

 

48 Piece Band
(plus Drum Major & Director of Music / Bandmaster)

 

Drum Major
Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum	Military Side Drum
Military Side Drum or Tenor Drum	Cymbals	Bass Drum	Bass Drum	Cymbals	Military Side Drum or Tenor Drum
E flat Tuba	Trombone	Trombone or Bass Trombone	Trombone	Trombone	E flat Tuba
Euphonium	French Horn	French Horn	French Horn	French Horn	Euphonium
Alto Saxophone	Tenor Saxophone	Cornet	Cornet	Tenor Saxophone	Alto Saxophone
Cornet	Cornet	Cornet	Cornet	Cornet	Cornet
Clarinet	Piccolo	Clarinet	Clarinet	Piccolo	Clarinet
Clarinet	Clarinet	Clarinet	Clarinet	Clarinet	Clarinet

Dependant upon circumstances and available manpower the band can be augmented to this 'Large Marching Band' size which would be used for major ceremonial events and larger arenas.