Luxembourg Military Band

The 1st Battalion, stationed in the abbey city of Echternach founded the country's first military band under the leadership of Franz Ferdinand Hoebich on 29 December 1842.

The 2nd battalion, garrisoned in Diekirch, was founded on 6 December 1847 under the leadership of Jean-Antoine Zinnen who is remembered for composing the music for the Luxembourg national anthem.

The band's official activities consist of performances for the grand-ducal court and for the national government on the occasion of state visits and receptions.

[2] The big band gives some 50 public concerts a year, mainly in locations inside Luxembourg itself but occasionally abroad.

The home of the Military Band is Luxembourg's Conservatory where they frequently perform in the main auditorium.