The Swiss Army Central Band
Captain Aldo Werlen, Head and Music Director of the Band
Warrant Officer Filip Ruchsh, Head and Choreographer of the Drum Unit
First Lieutenant Filip Werlen, Commander of the Drum Unit
Founded in 1957, the Swiss Army Central Band is the elite military unit of the Swiss Armed Forces. Its main task is to successfully represent Switzerland at the solemn military and cultural events all over the world. The band consists of the
The ensemble is the best guide through the world of the Swiss military music. While being the ambassador of the Swiss culture both at home and abroad, its ultimate aim is to strengthen mutual understanding all over the globe. The band had the honor to be part of the world’s best military tattoos held in Russia, Italy, Germany, Finland, Sweden, the UK, Norway and Canada. Such an impressive record clearly speaks of the group’s wide popularity. Never intending to rest on its laurels, the band is always seeking to be the best continuously enlarging its repertoire and releasing new CDs.
The Swiss Army Central Band Drum Unit
The best and the most skillful drummers from all over the country make part of the Swiss Central Army Drum Unit. While their incredible skills of mixing classical and popular compositions are the bedrock of the band’s versatile repertoire. The unit usually performs together with the wind band. Extremely talented, the drummers are the true experts in their craft. Demonstrating the most sophisticated and demanding elements they always attract quick attention of the audiences both in Switzerland and abroad. The band’s achievement record lists some of the world’s best military tattoos, including the Edinburgh and Basel Military Tattoos.
