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The Royal Hawaiian Band is the oldest and only full-time municipal band in the United States. At present a body of the City & County of Honolulu, the Royal Hawaiian Band has been entertaining Honolulu residents and visitors since its inception in 1836 by Kamehameha III. It was thrust into global prominence under the leadership of Prussian Heinrich "Henri" Berger, an officer of the imperial German army loaned to the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1872. Berger composed of many beloved marching tunes and other melodies, and would later be honored with the title of Father of Hawaiian Music. He collaborated with King Kalākaua in creating Hawaii Ponoi, the national anthem of Hawaii; it is still used today as the official state song.
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