Music from the heart of Switzerland
The Lucerne Marching Band is the parade formation of the more than 100-year-old Feldmusik Luzern. In her blue and white historical uniforms, she takes part in traditional events and important parades. In 2023 they will perform for the first time Basel Tattoo .
Your preparations are in full swing. Their motivation is great, their anticipation even greater. They even invite you to a public rehearsal next Saturday. The start is at 14.00 p.m. in Hall 4 of the Lucerne Exhibition Centre. Many members take an extra two weeks off to fulfill their dream of attending Basel Tattoo to realize. The band travels to Basel with 55 people, including 8 sword bearers, 4 drummers, 1 drum major, 1 conductor and 40 musicians. The age range is from 20 to 70 years. Participation in Basel Tattoo is undoubtedly one of the highlights in the history of this extraordinary music formation, even if it can look back on many great shows at home and abroad. No wonder, since you don't play every day in front of such a large crowd as in the courtyard of the Basel barracks. You can find out what the trombonist, trumpeter, percussionist, clarinetist and flute player of the Lucerne Marching Band are particularly looking forward to and how they describe their own band in the following video:
Even for veteran musical director Roger Hasler, that is Basel Tattoo something very special. Although he has played with the Swiss Army Central Band three times Basel Tattoo was allowed to be there, he can hardly wait to be in the arena. In «Ich oder Du» he compares himself in a funny way with his colleague and drum major Tobias Vogt. Who is stricter, who can be stressed more quickly, who can improvise better, and, and, and.... In the following video you will find out, let yourself be entertained.
