Representative Central Band of the Romanian Army
The Representative Central Band of the Romanian Army (Romanian: "Orchestra Reprezentativă a Armatei Romania", also translated to "Muzica Reprezentativă a Armatei Romania") is the principal military band of the Romanian Armed Forces and the sole premier band of the Romanian Army based in Bucharest. The organization also involves a multitude of symphonic elements. It is often considered to be a reference to the cultural life of the armed forces and the music of the country. Brief History, Duties, and Activities. Founded on August 1, 1951, the Representative Central Band of the Romanian Army  is the seniormost band in the Armed Forces and carries on a long-standing heritage of military music in Romania. In the more than half century since its founding, the band has become the benchmark for all similar bands in the country. The band is composed of at least 70 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and is by three officers/conductors who are all graduates of the National Music University in Bucharest. The band has been known to perform all types of music, with marching music and classical being the priority type of music, and modern, jazz, and folklore also being  used. The band is known for its consistent presence at numerous protocol events such as honors and military ceremonies, and frequently supports army units with musical accompaniment. Protocol events that the band takes part in includes the Great Union Day Parade in the capital, as well as the state arrivals ceremony for foreign leaders visiting the President of Romania at his/her residence. and on the most important scenes Bucharest and the country. The representative band has released many CDs, audio/video tapes, and other forms of media over the years. It commonly performs on Romanian TV channels such as  Romanian Television and radio stations like Radio Romania. It has taken part in many public performances in and around the country. Concerts, military tattoos, and musical parades are not uncommon for the band, which visited over 12 countries in Europe, including France, Poland, China, Italy, Denmark, and Germany. Ceremonial Music. The band's repertoire of ceremonial music includes but is not limited to the following: