Military Music Center of the Ukrainian Ground Forces
| Military Music Center of the Ukrainian Ground Forces | |
|---|---|
| Військово-музичний центр Сухопутних військ Збройних Сил України | |
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| Active | August 23, 2003 - present |
| Country |
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| Branch | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military Band |
| Garrison/HQ | Kiev |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Shevchuk |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Volodymyr Dashkovsky |
The Military Music Center of the Ukrainian Ground Forces serves as the official Military band service of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. It is a part of the Military Music Department of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
History
It was founded on the basis of the 7th Military Headquarters Band of the Northern Operational Command in Chernihiv in 1998. It was moved to Kiev and was reestablished as the Military Music Department of the General Staff by the directive of the Minister of Defense on August 23, 2003. The unit was based on the 8th Training Regiment of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The current head of the center is Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Shevchuk.[1][2]
Composition
The MMC-UGF is headquartered in Kiev and its primary duty is to organize, train and maintain bands in the Ground Forces. The MMC-UGF's primary HQ band is the Headquarters Band of the Military Music Center Ukrainian Ground Forces, which is organized into:
- Big Band
- Jazz and Pop ensembles
- Symphony Orchestra
- Concert Band/Marching Band
The MMC-UGF also hosts the Representative Ensemble of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.
The MMC-UGF is also responsible for the organization of military bands in each of the Operational Commands of the Ground Forces and subordinate units.
Gallery
A banner of the center in Ukrainian and English.
Alexander Shevchuk.