Musique de l'Artillerie

The Musique de l’Artillerie (English: Artillery Band) sometimes referred to informally as the Music of 9-9 or M-ART is a military band of French Army falls under the Sud-Est territorial region. It consists of 50 musicians, who perform at official protocol ceremonies as well as public relations events for the Army.

The band during a Bastille Day rehearsal ceremony.

It performs throughout the south-eastern quarter of France participates in national events and events abroad, particularly numerous international festivals.[1] It is located in the Gerland District of Lyon and is currently led by Chief Musician Jean-Claude Leberruyer while being assisted by the Drum Major, Chief Warrant Officer Jean-Michel Gatta.

The band performs in different formations:[2]

The small ensembles also organize gala evenings and concerts for the benefit of civil and military authorities.

History

Lineage

The band has roots that date back to 1759.[3]

  • Band of GMR5 (Grouping of Regional Means No. 5)
  • Band of the CMD (Circonscription Militaire de Défense)
  • Band of the 22nd Infantry Regiment
  • Band of the 22nd Infantry Battalion
  • Band of the Army Sud-Est Region
  • Infantry Band (?-1 August 2016)
  • Artillery Band (1 August 2016-Present)

When it took its current name, it then was integrated into the Army Music Command.[4]

Notable activities
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See also

References
  1. "La musique de l'artillerie fête la musique". www.lyon.fr.
  2. "Institut Français Écosse". www.ifecosse.org.uk.
  3. "Musique de l'Infanterie". musique-militaire.fr.
  4. "Les musiques de l'armée de Terre se réaccordent". www.defense.gouv.fr. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  5. "La musique de l'artillerie de Lyon". artillerie.asso.fr.
  6. "La musique de l'artillerie joue en Suède". www.defense.gouv.fr. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  7. "French regiment is back in India after 232 years". Times of India. 27 January 2016.
  8. "Republic Day Parade 2016". www.sainiksamachar.nic.in.
  9. "French band Musique de l'Artillerie for Edinburgh Tattoo". July 13, 2019 – via www.bbc.com.
  10. "Edinburgh Tattoo says 'Bienvenue' to French band". July 15, 2019.
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