 Bands first evolved in the military, with the Royal Artillery Band being formed in 1557, but at the turn of the 20th Century the term "military band" was being applied to any ensemble that incorporated woodwinds, brass and percussion, including civilian bands organised by local police, fire brigades, and even industrial firms.The majority of music played by British military bands around this time consisted of popular music and orchestral transcriptions.No serious music had yet been composed specifically for the band medium, and there was no standardised instrumentation.