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Initially, the band played with percussion, brass and woodwind sections.<ref name=":0" /> Today, the band uses traditional Indian instruments such as the [[Mridangam]], the [[Tabla]], and the [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]]{{explain|date=February | Initially, the band played with percussion, brass and woodwind sections.<ref name=":0" /> Today, the band uses traditional Indian instruments such as the [[Mridangam]], the [[Tabla]], and the [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]]{{explain|date=February 2022}}.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}} In addition other traditional instruments such as the [[Santoor]], [[Sitar]] and [[Jaltarang]] have been incorporated in the band.<ref>{{cite news |title=Archive of One Strike Corps of Indian Army in Mathura opens tomorrow |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/archive-of-one-strike-corps-of-indian-army-in-mathura-opens-tomorrow/articleshow/48532692.cms |accessdate=11 February 2020 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=11 July 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
The band performs at ceremonial events with the Indian Army, including the [[Presentation of Colours]] and the annual [[Delhi Republic Day parade]] on the [[Rajpath]]. In the latter, the band is not a marching contingent but rather is located away from the road in an area near the national flag during which it performs ''[[Jana Gana Mana]]'' the presentation of honours by the [[President's Bodyguard]]. It also performs at [[state dinner]]s held at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]], hosted by the [[President of India]] for a foreign [[head of state]]. It also performs at community events in its vicinity. | The band performs at ceremonial events with the Indian Army, including the [[Presentation of Colours]] and the annual [[Delhi Republic Day parade]] on the [[Rajpath]]. In the latter, the band is not a marching contingent but rather is located away from the road in an area near the national flag during which it performs ''[[Jana Gana Mana]]'' the presentation of honours by the [[President's Bodyguard]]. It also performs at [[state dinner]]s held at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]], hosted by the [[President of India]] for a foreign [[head of state]]. It also performs at community events in its vicinity.{{fact|date=December 2022}} | ||
===Specific events=== | ===Specific events=== | ||
*The band took part in the [[Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo]] in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world/great-indian-band/story-09zQmpQv5D0Pxz0ojD05DL.html|title=Great Indian band|date=2008-10-20|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-tattoo-scotland-idUSL2278594420080722|title=Edinburgh Tattoo: 100 years of citizen soldiers|work=Reuters|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> | *The band took part in the [[Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo]] in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world/great-indian-band/story-09zQmpQv5D0Pxz0ojD05DL.html|title=Great Indian band|date=2008-10-20|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-tattoo-scotland-idUSL2278594420080722|title=Edinburgh Tattoo: 100 years of citizen soldiers|work=Reuters|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> | ||
*In July 2009, Indian military bands, a bands from the three services, with the Army band being one, marched down the [[Champs-Élysées]] in [[Paris]] with contingents from their respective services during the [[Bastille Day military parade]] to the sound of Indian martial tunes including ''[[Saare Jahan Se Achcha]]'', ''Haste Lushai'' and ''[[Kadam Kadam Badaye Ja]]''.<ref>{{cite | *In July 2009, Indian military bands, a bands from the three services, with the Army band being one, marched down the [[Champs-Élysées]] in [[Paris]] with contingents from their respective services during the [[Bastille Day military parade]] to the sound of Indian martial tunes including ''[[Saare Jahan Se Achcha]]'', ''Haste Lushai'' and ''[[Kadam Kadam Badaye Ja]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBnZjWQ77A8|title=Répétition de l'Armée Indienne à Satory pour le défilé du 14 juillet 2009|date=13 July 2009|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> | ||
*In September 2009, the band visited [[Russia]] to take part in the [[Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festival and Tattoo]]. During its performance on [[Moscow]]'s [[Red Square]], it went under the name of the Orchestra of the Supreme Commander of Chief of the Armed Forces of India ({{Lang-ru|Оркестр Верховного Главнокомандующего Вооруженными Силами Индии}}).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brahmand.com/news/Indian-Army-band-for-Moscow-music-festival/1899/1/12.html|title=Indian Army band for Moscow music festival | Brahmand News|website=www.brahmand.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Army-band-for-Moscow-music-festival/articleshow/4933864.cms|title=Army band for Moscow music festival - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | *In September 2009, the band visited [[Russia]] to take part in the [[Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festival and Tattoo]]. During its performance on [[Moscow]]'s [[Red Square]], it went under the name of the Orchestra of the Supreme Commander of Chief of the Armed Forces of India ({{Lang-ru|Оркестр Верховного Главнокомандующего Вооруженными Силами Индии}}).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brahmand.com/news/Indian-Army-band-for-Moscow-music-festival/1899/1/12.html|title=Indian Army band for Moscow music festival | Brahmand News|website=www.brahmand.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Army-band-for-Moscow-music-festival/articleshow/4933864.cms|title=Army band for Moscow music festival - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
*In June 2012, the band The performed at the Jammu Garrison for over 5000 soldiers and their families at Zorawar Stadium in Sunjuwan Cantonment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/armys-symphonic-band-thrills-jammu-audience/|title=Army's symphonic band thrills Jammu audience|first=Daily|last=Excelsior|date=June | *In June 2012, the band The performed at the Jammu Garrison for over 5000 soldiers and their families at Zorawar Stadium in Sunjuwan Cantonment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/armys-symphonic-band-thrills-jammu-audience/|title=Army's symphonic band thrills Jammu audience|first=Daily|last=Excelsior|date=20 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/armys-symphonic-band-mesmerises-jammu-audie/964987/|title=Army's symphonic band mesmerises Jammu audience - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref> | ||
*The Band was part of the Indian Army's Grand Symphony band that performed at [[Amity University, Noida]] campus during the 70th [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] celebrations in August 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Army's Grand Symphony Band performs at Amity ahead of Independence Day |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/army-s-grand-symphony-band-performs-at-amity-ahead-of-independence-day-116081201551_1.html |accessdate=11 February 2020 |work=[[Business Standard India]] |date=12 August | *The Band was part of the Indian Army's Grand Symphony band that performed at [[Amity University, Noida]] campus during the 70th [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] celebrations in August 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Army's Grand Symphony Band performs at Amity ahead of Independence Day |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/army-s-grand-symphony-band-performs-at-amity-ahead-of-independence-day-116081201551_1.html |accessdate=11 February 2020 |work=[[Business Standard India]] |date=12 August 2022}}</ref> | ||
*The band under the direction of Sub Nawan Khan took part in the [[JSDF Marching Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/indian-military-band-is-all-set-to-perform-at-the-japanese-marching-festival-in-tokyo-this-week-265000.html|title=Indian Military Band Is All Set To Perform At The Japanese Marching Festival In Tokyo This Week|date=November | *The band under the direction of Sub Nawan Khan took part in the [[JSDF Marching Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/indian-military-band-is-all-set-to-perform-at-the-japanese-marching-festival-in-tokyo-this-week-265000.html|title=Indian Military Band Is All Set To Perform At The Japanese Marching Festival In Tokyo This Week|date=7 November 2016|website=indiatimes.com}}</ref> | ||
*In April 2017, the band performed at a concert sponsored by the [[Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam)|Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism]] of [[Vietnam]] and the Indian Embassy in [[Hanoi]]. During the performance, three Vietnamese artists accompanied the band in performing the music arranged.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/what-s-on/176924/indian-dancers--army-band-on-vn-tour.html#ui=mobile&ui=mobile&ui=mobile |title=Indian dancers, army band on VN tour |website=VietNamNet News |date=2017-04-20 |accessdate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.dangcongsan.vn/culture/indian-army-symphony-band-to-perform-in-vietnam-434957.html|title=Indian Army Symphony Band to perform in Vietnam|website=en.dangcongsan.vn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://vietnamnews.vn/life-style/374943/indian-dancers-army-band-on-vn-tour.html|title=Indian dancers, army band on VN tour|website=vietnamnews.vn}}</ref> | *In April 2017, the band performed at a concert sponsored by the [[Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam)|Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism]] of [[Vietnam]] and the Indian Embassy in [[Hanoi]]. During the performance, three Vietnamese artists accompanied the band in performing the music arranged.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/what-s-on/176924/indian-dancers--army-band-on-vn-tour.html#ui=mobile&ui=mobile&ui=mobile |title=Indian dancers, army band on VN tour |website=VietNamNet News |date=2017-04-20 |accessdate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.dangcongsan.vn/culture/indian-army-symphony-band-to-perform-in-vietnam-434957.html|title=Indian Army Symphony Band to perform in Vietnam|website=en.dangcongsan.vn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://vietnamnews.vn/life-style/374943/indian-dancers-army-band-on-vn-tour.html|title=Indian dancers, army band on VN tour|website=vietnamnews.vn}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 00:55, 5 December 2022
| Indian Army Chief's Band | |
|---|---|
 The band during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. | |
| Active | 1990 |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Size | 44 members |
| Part of | Headquarters, Indian Army |
| Garrison/HQ | New Delhi |
| March | Quick: Qadam Qadam Badaye Ja Slow: Samman Guard |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Warrant Officer 2 Suresh Kumar Sharma |
The Indian Army Chief's Band is the Indian Army's full-time music band. It was founded in 1990 as the official band of the Indian Army and the foremost in the armed forces. It also, as its name implies, represents the Chief of the Army Staff at events involving the COAS's presence. The band represents India in most important state events held in the Indian capital. It was raised in 1990 with bandsmen being drawn multiple Indian military bands in order to "retain the true representation of the entire nation in one band". In April 2011, a string section was added, consisting of cellos, violas and violins, elevating it to a symphony orchestra comprising 72 musicians.[1] Outside of the Indian Army, it has also represented the Indian nation at various military music festivals in France, Italy, Sweden, Germany, Great Britain, Russia and Bangladesh.[2]
Structure
The band consists of the following ensembles:
- Parade Band
- Symphony Orchestra
- Brass ensemble
- Percussion ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
- Jazz ensemble
- Vocalist group
Initially, the band played with percussion, brass and woodwind sections.[1] Today, the band uses traditional Indian instruments such as the Mridangam, the Tabla, and the Carnatic[further explanation needed].[citation needed] In addition other traditional instruments such as the Santoor, Sitar and Jaltarang have been incorporated in the band.[3]
Events
The band performs at ceremonial events with the Indian Army, including the Presentation of Colours and the annual Delhi Republic Day parade on the Rajpath. In the latter, the band is not a marching contingent but rather is located away from the road in an area near the national flag during which it performs Jana Gana Mana the presentation of honours by the President's Bodyguard. It also performs at state dinners held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, hosted by the President of India for a foreign head of state. It also performs at community events in its vicinity.[citation needed]
Specific events
- The band took part in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2008.[4][5]
- In July 2009, Indian military bands, a bands from the three services, with the Army band being one, marched down the Champs-Élysées in Paris with contingents from their respective services during the Bastille Day military parade to the sound of Indian martial tunes including Saare Jahan Se Achcha, Haste Lushai and Kadam Kadam Badaye Ja.[6]
- In September 2009, the band visited Russia to take part in the Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festival and Tattoo. During its performance on Moscow's Red Square, it went under the name of the Orchestra of the Supreme Commander of Chief of the Armed Forces of India (Russian: Оркестр Верховного Главнокомандующего Вооруженными Силами Индии).[7][8]
- In June 2012, the band The performed at the Jammu Garrison for over 5000 soldiers and their families at Zorawar Stadium in Sunjuwan Cantonment.[9][10]
- The Band was part of the Indian Army's Grand Symphony band that performed at Amity University, Noida campus during the 70th Independence Day celebrations in August 2016.[11]
- The band under the direction of Sub Nawan Khan took part in the JSDF Marching Festival.[12]
- In April 2017, the band performed at a concert sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Indian Embassy in Hanoi. During the performance, three Vietnamese artists accompanied the band in performing the music arranged.[13][14][15]
See also
- India related
- Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas
- Beating retreat in India
- Deshon Ka Sartaj Bharat
- Indian military bands
- Military Music Wing
- Music of India
- President's Bodyguard
- Tri-Services Guard of Honour (India)
- Samman Guard
- Other related
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pioneer, The. "Army Symphony Band enchants audience". The Pioneer.
- ↑ "Оркестр Верховного командования Вооруженных сил Индии - Проекты". president-concert.ru (in русский).
- ↑ "Archive of One Strike Corps of Indian Army in Mathura opens tomorrow". The Economic Times. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ↑ "Great Indian band". Hindustan Times. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ↑ "Edinburgh Tattoo: 100 years of citizen soldiers". Reuters. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ↑ Répétition de l'Armée Indienne à Satory pour le défilé du 14 juillet 2009. YouTube. 13 July 2009.
- ↑ "Indian Army band for Moscow music festival | Brahmand News". www.brahmand.com.
- ↑ "Army band for Moscow music festival - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Excelsior, Daily (20 June 2022). "Army's symphonic band thrills Jammu audience".
- ↑ "Army's symphonic band mesmerises Jammu audience - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com.
- ↑ "Army's Grand Symphony Band performs at Amity ahead of Independence Day". Business Standard India. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ↑ "Indian Military Band Is All Set To Perform At The Japanese Marching Festival In Tokyo This Week". indiatimes.com. 7 November 2016.
- ↑ "Indian dancers, army band on VN tour". VietNamNet News. 20 April 2017.
- ↑ "Indian Army Symphony Band to perform in Vietnam". en.dangcongsan.vn.
- ↑ "Indian dancers, army band on VN tour". vietnamnews.vn.