WORLD BANDS 

International Military Music

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the Royal Swedish Navy Band!

The Royal Swedish Navy Band is the last professional military band in Sweden. The band has a tradition since 1685.

The bands existence is now heavily threatened because of financial cutbacks within the Swedish Armed Forces.

Would you like to support them, please fill in your name and information in the form below.

Many thanks in advance for your support in this very serious matter.

 http://www.bevaramarinensmusikkar.se/

 Resource      National Anthems                                                                               
 
What's New?  Check here first for the latest changes, etc.
Historical Notes: Band History from the 17th century to the present day.
The Waits:  Early Music and Musicians in European towns and cities.
Music of the Bands: A look at the music played by bands around the world.
The Bands of the World: A sampling of the world's bands and their stories.
Programs of Music:  Some examples of programming from early times.
The Instruments:  Instruments as they developed through the years.  
The Schools of Music: The development of musician training in the military.
Pipes and Drums: The heroic use of traditional music to stir the soul. 
An Overview of World Pipe bands and Music
Bugle Bands: Early musical combinations that survive to the present day.
Fifes and Drums: Very early military music formations with a distinctive sound
Listing of Influential Musicians: A selection of biographies and other facts about military musicians.
Recorded Music: A limited guide to the music of bands on tape, disc and CD.
Military Tattoos and Festivals: A look at the way thousands of people see our band
Miscellaneous information Any information of interest that doesn't fit in the other files.  
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The World of Military Bands and Music presented by ALTISSIMO RECORDINGS -Nashville

 

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The Picture File 

United States Army Ground Forces Band Ft Meade MD August 1st 1946

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United States Ground Forces Band on Broad St Philadelphia July 1st 1946

 (Below) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Band in Dawson City the Yukon 1888.

The Leader was Staff Sgt Bagley seen in the center of this photograph

Our Mission

To keep the military band tradition alive by honoring the past, supporting the present and encouraging the future of band music

Website Profile

The website has been developed over the years by faithful organizers and contributors from around the world.  Altissimo Records Company has recognized the value of this site and effective 1 January 2003 has taken over ownership in the desire to continue support of an invaluable resource. Please continue to access our sponsors website for new recordings of Military music.

 

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