The band has been led by 3 Generalmusikdirektors (General Music Directors) over its more than 30-year history.

Major Hans-Helmut Hunger (1949 - 4 October 1973)
Colonel Gerhard Baumann (4 October 1973 - 18 November 1983)
Colonel Heinz Häcker (18 November 1983 - 2 November 1990)
The band has been led by 3 Generalmusikdirektors (General Music Directors) over its more than 30-year history.
Major Hans-Helmut Hunger (1949 - 4 October 1973)
Colonel Gerhard Baumann (4 October 1973 - 18 November 1983)
Colonel Heinz Häcker (18 November 1983 - 2 November 1990)
Military Music Service of the National People's Army