Figure 1.--A German reader reports on The Knabenmusik Meeresburg . He tells us, "The band was founded after World War II in 1953 and has since then risen to high standards. They perform usually in summer at the Meersburger Schloss as well as other events."

As in other European countries, many German villages and towns organized marching bands. We do not, however, have any information on German trends. The German Hitler Youth was noted for its drum and buggle corps. They accompanied marching Hitler Youth groups to keep the boys' spirits up on long hikes. They also participated in important civic and NAZI party functions. A German reader reports on The Knabenmusik Meeresburg . He tells us, "The band was founded after World War II in 1953 and has since then risen to high standards. They perform usually in summer at the Meersburger Schloss as well as other events. They are well-known not only in Meersburg and Baden-Württemberg but also other cities in Germany (Hannover). There have also been trips to foreign coiuntries, including the United States, Hungary, Norway, Moscow, Belgium, ruxelles and Hannover. In addition they can be heared by radio, TV or on CDs. They won awards at International competitions,as well. As a costume the 10-18 year olds wear a white shirt, red vest, black knickerbockerlike trousers, with white stockings, black shoes and a black hat with a white ring (Rokkoko style ca 1730-1780)." [Mueller] Our German reader does not think that the Knabenmusik Meersburg is only marching, but sometimes it could be doing so.

Village Bands

As in other European countries, many German villages and towns organized marching bands. We do not, however, have any information on German trends.

Hitler Youth

The German Hitler Youth was noted for its drum and buggle corps. They accompanied marching Hitler Youth groups to keep the boys' spirits up on long hikes. They also participated in important civic and NAZI party functions.

Knabenmusik Meeresburg

A German reader reports on The Knabenmusik Meeresburg . He tells us, "The band was founded after World War II in 1953 and has since then risen to high standards. They perform usually in summer at the Meersburger Schloss as well as other events. They are well-known not only in Meersburg and Baden-Württemberg but also other cities in Germany (Hannover). There have also been trips to foreign coiuntries, including the United States, Hungary, Norway, Moscow, Belgium, ruxelles and Hannover. In addition they can be heared by radio, TV or on CDs. They won awards at International competitions,as well. As a costume the 10-18 year olds wear a white shirt, red vest, black knickerbockerlike trousers, with white stockings, black shoes and a black hat with a white ring (Rokkoko style ca 1730-1780)." [Mueller] Our German reader does not think that the Knabenmusik Meersburg is only marching, but sometimes it could be doing so.

Kleine Schuetzentrommler

This is the "Kleine Schuetzentrommler". It`s a music band with a traditional costume. The members are boys between 6 and 15 years. The Kleinen Schuetzentrommler has a long history. They were mentioned the first time in 1816. A German reader tells us, "In the mid of the 20th century the boys got their first costumes. These costumes were similar to other traditional student costumes and because of that the Kleine Schuetzentrommler adopted their own costumes. Since 1959 their costumes changed only in few points. Today the only part of the uniform, which remind to the old student like uniform is the cap. These caps are still part of German students fraternity. The costumes of the Kleine Schuetzentrommler is a traditional costumes with many old elements. It consists of a white longsleeved shirt, a blue vest with the coat of arms of Biberach at the chest, beige short pants, white kneesocks, sandals, and a blue cap."

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