Hemvärnsmusiken
Division of the Home Guard / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hemvärnsmusiken (English: Home Guard Music) is a division of the Home Guard that heads all 25 bands. It is led by the Home Guard's central music council and performs at 600-700 events each year. There are over 1,000 active musicians in the division.[2][3] 17 bands are qualified for performance at state ceremonies, royal visits and festivities. Aside from the official bands, Home Guard Bugle Bands also are in service within their respective areas.
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Hemvärnsmusiken | |
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Active | 1940; 84 years ago (1940) |
Country | Sweden |
Branch | Swedish Armed Forces |
Type | Military department |
Role | The sponsorship of military bands |
Size | 25 bands (circa 1,200 musicians) |
Part of | Home Guard |
Headquarters | Stockholm |
Nickname(s) | HvMus |
March | Home Guard March (Hemvärnets marsch)[1] - Helge Damberg |
Anniversaries | Defense Music Day in May |
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