Republic of China Army Band
The Republic of China Army Band (Chinese: 中華民國陸軍樂隊) is a musical unit of the Republic of China Army used for state ceremonies and public duties, serving as one of the oldest and seniormost military bands in the Chinese National Armed Forces, being the second to the Symphonic Band of the Ministry of National Defense of the ROC. The band was founded on April 16, 1950 as a result of the reorganization of the Army Command on the basis of prior ensembles.[1][2]
It is the main band that marches at official ceremonies and receptions for the high-ranking officials who recognize the Republic of China government that visit Taipei, which includes heads of state, heads of government, and diplomatic delegations. One of the band's main appearances is at the Double Ten Parade in October as part of the combined ROCAF massed bands.[3] The army band, like other Taiwanese military bands are inspired by American and German military band traditions, with a notable aspect being the use of a whistle for commands, a tradition only found in United States military bands. The military band starks in contrast to the People's Liberation Army Band, which was also influenced in German and most of the Soviet/Russian traditions.
See also[edit]
- Central Military Band of the People's Liberation Army of China
- People's Liberation Army Navy Band
- Hong Kong Police Band
- People's Armed Police Band
- Beijing Garrison Honor Guard Battalion
References[edit]
- ^ 文化部國家文化資料庫
- ^ Chou, Shih-Wen. "陸軍軍樂隊 (Army Military Band)". Taiwanpedia. Archived from the original on 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
- ^ "The marching band is composed of the MND Symphony Orchestra and bands from ROC's Army, Navy and Air Force". Taiwannews.com.
