The Military Music Center of the Bundeswehr (German: Zentrum Militärmusik der Bundeswehr, ZMilMusBw) is the office in charge of managing the military bands of the Bundeswehr. It was established on 25 August 2009 as part of a restructuring of the Bundeswehr, to replace the specialist branch of service that existed for military musicians before it.
Military Music Center of the Bundeswehr | |
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Zentrum Militärmusik der Bundeswehr | |
Founded | 25 August 2009 |
Country | Germany |
Branch | Streitkräftebasis |
Type | Command |
Role | Military music |
Size | 30 personnel |
Part of | Streitkräfteamt |
Location website | Bonn |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Thomas Klinkhammer |
Deputy Commander | Lt Col Christoph Scheibling |
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The Central Task of The Center, is the functional management of all Ensembles of the Bundeswehr as well as the expert advice of the Ministry of Defence(MoD)in Military Music Matters. In addition, controls and plans to the stakes of all Bundeswehr Units, both domestically and abroad. It is also responsible for Approving the Music Production by Members of the Armed Forces.
References
edit- "Militärmusikdienst der Bundeswehr in neuer Struktur" (in German). Blasmusik.de. 19 September 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
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