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The '''Madras Sappers Military Band''' is one of the close to 50 [[Indian Army]] regimental [[military band|bands]], serving as part of the [[Madras Engineer Group]] in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/music-on-the-march-by-a-band-of-brothers/articleshow/70314849.cms|title=Music on the march by a band of brothers - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> It was raised in 1951 with 30 bandsmen in its ranks. Lance Havildar Peter was the first [[bandmaster]]. The Madras Sappers Pipes and Drums was previously raised in 1934. It was selected as the ceremonial band for the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] in 1992.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.madrassappersassociation.org/centre/tracul.html|title=Tradition And Culture|website=www.madrassappersassociation.org}}</ref> | The '''Madras Sappers Military Band''' is one of the close to 50 [[Indian Army]] regimental [[military band|bands]], serving as part of the [[Madras Engineer Group]] in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/music-on-the-march-by-a-band-of-brothers/articleshow/70314849.cms|title=Music on the march by a band of brothers - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> It was raised in 1951 with 30 bandsmen in its ranks. Lance Havildar Peter was the first [[bandmaster]]. The Madras Sappers Pipes and Drums was previously raised in 1934. It was selected as the ceremonial band for the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] in 1992.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.madrassappersassociation.org/centre/tracul.html|title=Tradition And Culture|website=www.madrassappersassociation.org}}</ref> | ||
It has performed at [[state visits|arrival ceremonies]] at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] as well as events hosted by the [[President of India]]. It participates in rermemberance ceremonies in honor of those who were killed in [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] and the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/fazilka-remembers-martyrs-takes-out-victory-procession-698621|title=Fazilka remembers martyrs, takes out victory procession|publisher=Tribune News Service}}</ref> It has performed in various domestic parades and ceremonies such as the [[Delhi Republic Day parade]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/parade-of-pride/cid/460502|title=Parade of pride|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> It has also taken part in Republic Day parades in Bangalor as well as foreign events such as the [[1987 South Asian Games]] and [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DdohlIUDakUC | It has performed at [[state visits|arrival ceremonies]] at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] as well as events hosted by the [[President of India]]. It participates in rermemberance ceremonies in honor of those who were killed in [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] and the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/fazilka-remembers-martyrs-takes-out-victory-procession-698621|title=Fazilka remembers martyrs, takes out victory procession|publisher=Tribune News Service}}</ref> It has performed in various domestic parades and ceremonies such as the [[Delhi Republic Day parade]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/parade-of-pride/cid/460502|title=Parade of pride|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> It has also taken part in Republic Day parades in Bangalor as well as foreign events such as the [[1987 South Asian Games]] and [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DdohlIUDakUC&dq=Madras+Engineering+Group+Centre+Brass+Band&pg=PP305|title=Sainik Samachar|date=March 10, 1970|publisher=Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031102/sports.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Sport|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> | ||
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The Madras Sappers Military Band is one of the close to 50 Indian Army regimental bands, serving as part of the Madras Engineer Group in Bangalore.[1] It was raised in 1951 with 30 bandsmen in its ranks. Lance Havildar Peter was the first bandmaster. The Madras Sappers Pipes and Drums was previously raised in 1934. It was selected as the ceremonial band for the Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1992.[2]
It has performed at arrival ceremonies at the Rashtrapati Bhavan as well as events hosted by the President of India. It participates in rermemberance ceremonies in honor of those who were killed in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and the Bangladesh Liberation War.[3] It has performed in various domestic parades and ceremonies such as the Delhi Republic Day parade.[4] It has also taken part in Republic Day parades in Bangalor as well as foreign events such as the 1987 South Asian Games and 2003 Afro-Asian Games.[5][6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Music on the march by a band of brothers - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Tradition And Culture". www.madrassappersassociation.org.
- ↑ "Fazilka remembers martyrs, takes out victory procession". Tribune News Service.
- ↑ "Parade of pride". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ↑ "Sainik Samachar". Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence. March 10, 1970 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Sport". www.tribuneindia.com.
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