The main task of the orchestra is to promote the Latvian National Guard  in the society of Latvia, as well as to perform in various events organized by the Latvian National Guard and the Latvian National Armed Forces.

History

The National Guard orchestra has taken part in many different city festivals and public events, such as the Father’s Day, and the Breast Health Support March in Riga, and events held by the State Blood Donor Centre. The orchestra has won the Grand Prix in wind orchestra competitions ‘Cēsu Kauss’ 2014 and 2015, as well as the 1st place in the Lithuania’s Open wind orchestra championship in Šiauliai, 2016. Furthermore, the National Guard orchestra has provided support for the XI Youth Song and Dance Festival of Latvia. In November, 2017 the National Guard orchestra big band visited and performed in Helsinki in honor of Finland’s centennial. Both the National Guard orchestra and big band create concert programs together with the National Guard choir ‘Stars’, as well as various solo artists and composers. In July, 2018 the orchestra collaborated and performed together with the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces during their visit in Latvia. Moreover, the National Guard orchestra participated in the XXVI Song and XVI Dance Celebration honoring the centennial of Latvia.