The four orchestras of the Swiss Army Bands (Symphony wind orchestra, Central Band, Concert Band, Brass Band und Big Band) are the figureheads of our Military Band and outstanding cultural champions. As Swiss Army Band they perform as cultural ambassadors of our powerful militia armed forces at special events in Switzerland and abroad.
Military bands
Swiss Army bands - an exquisite cultural medium
Recruit bands - young and dynamic
Every year, three recruit bands are schooled during a service period of 21 weeks each (15 weeks in Aarau and 6 in Bern) as training and operational units. These bands are musical examples for our youth.
RC bands - well rooted everywhere
16 bands (11 harmonic and 5 brass bands) do one refresher course (RC) annually of three weeks. Geographically, the RC bands are distributed all over Switzerland and are closely associated with their region. They play at ceremonies and hold concerts for troops and inhabitants.
