Lights off, spots on

That could be the stage direction on

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 2pm and 8pm
and on
Sunday, November 8th , at 2 pm.

Accompanied by rhythmical drumming and trumpet flourishes, soldiers in military formations will enter the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin for the 15th Military Music Festival.

Aside from Germany’s Luftwaffenmusikkorps 4 Berlin and Marinemusikkorps Ostsee from Kiel as well as soldiers of the Wachbataillon (Honor Guard) at the Ministry of Defense, music corps from Bulgaria, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and the United States of America have agreed to participate.

Political borders and frontiers will not play any role at this event.

Under the patronage of the Minister of Defense, and under the musical direction of Colonel Dr. Michael Schramm, chief of the military bands office of the Bundeswehr, the artists in uniform will show their talents true to the motto:

“A festival that unites”

This unique event in Berlin is expected to be the highlight of the military music events in Germany.

Music lovers will find everything they enjoy from classical music, current hits, folklore of the participating nations and military marches.

As usual, the program will be enriched by exciting non-musical show elements of international top quality.

Tickets are on sale now !