Staff Band of the Bundeswehr
| Staff Band of the Bundeswehr | |
|---|---|
| Stabsmusikkorps der Bundeswehr | |
The Staff Band of the Bundeswehr during the funeral of Chancellor Helmut Schmidt in 2015. | |
| Active | 1 April 1991 |
| Country | Germany |
| Branch | Bundeswehr |
| Type | Military Band |
| Part of | German Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Berlin |
| Nickname | StMusKorps |
| Commanders | |
| Senior Director of Music Bundeswehr/Head Conductor Staff Band | Lieutenant Colonel Reinhard Kiauka |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | |
The Staff Band of the Bundeswehr (German: Stabsmusikkorps der Bundeswehr) is the main representative brass band of the Bundeswehr, stationed in Berlin. It works together with the Wachbataillon in the Berlin Garrison Command, having responsibility for protocol during state receptions of the Federal President, Chancellor and the Minister of Defense. The band is responsible for performing pieces such as the anthems of foreign countries as well as the Preussischer Präsentiermarsch during arrival honors ceremonies for visits by foreign leaders to Germany. It is among 6 other German military bands that fall under the command of the Joint Support Service.