Recruit bands
Young and dynamic
Every year 240 young musicians benefit from their training in the three recruit bands. During 21 weeks, trumpeters, tambours, drummers, and infrastructure soldiers are prepared with respect to both professional and human qualities for their tasks in the Swiss military band. Main subjects are instrument training, ensemble and orchestra courses, music theory as well as lessons in rhythm and movement. As conclusion, the military musicians receive the much sought instrument diplomas of the Swiss Wind Music Association SBV. In parallel, cadre may obtain a conductor's diploma.
The wide scope of training enables the orchestra to competently fulfil the variety of tasks such as the musical accompaniment of official receptions, promotion celebrations, flag ceremonies and engagements for the armed forces, Confederation and public. With indoor and outdoor concerts, workshops and musical parades the recruit bands also form an important musical link between the population and the armed forces.
