South Tyrol's music bands
And now the musicians are here, dressed to kill with beautiful traditional costumes, their instruments mirror the sun. They play a traditional march and the children are excited about the music as well as about the musicians in costumes. No matter which festival is celebrated in South Tyrol, the more than 200 music bands of South Tyrol turn every event and every feast to something special and to something typical.
In South Tyrol many girls and boys women and men are engaged in marching bands, most of them are under 30. Nearly every village has a brass or marching band. Nearly every village has an own marching band. They have to rehearse march, waltz and contemporary music in winter to be prepared for the concerts in spring and summer.
Traditional costumes
The traditional music bands in South Tyrol are the traditional costumes. The costumes of the different bands are similar, but differ in various characteristics. In Sarntal, for instance the colour of hat strings shows whether the musician is engaged or not – a very curious detail.
Images
Especially in summer, the brass bands in South Tyrol play wonderful concerts for both local residents and guests.
© Tourismusverein Natz-Schabs - Hannes Niederkofler
Elaborate embroideries decorate the belts of the South Tyrolean brass bands.
© Tourismusverein Natz-Schabs - Hannes Niederkofler
Girls with flowers accompany the brass bands during their performances in many localities in South Tyrol.
© Tourismusverein Natz-Schabs - Hannes Niederkofler
The brass bands in South Tyrol wear and maintain traditional costumes still today.
© Tourismusverein Ratschings
The brass bands in South Tyrol frequently participate in festive parades.
© Tourismusverein Ratschings
When more brass bands meet, you can see the differences between the costumes.
© Tourismusverein Ratschings
Music band with traditional costumes
© Tourismusverein Südtiroler Unterland - Albert Ceolan
The msuic bands in South Tyrol wear many different costumes and are a highlight during traditional festivals.stol.it
© VSM - Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen - Roland Pircher
The msuic bands in South Tyrol wear many different costumes and are a highlight during traditional festivals.stol.it
© VSM - Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen - Roland Pircher
The msuic bands in South Tyrol wear many different costumes and are a highlight during traditional festivals.stol.it
© VSM - Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen - Stephan Niederegger
The msuic bands in South Tyrol wear many different costumes and are a highlight during traditional festivals.stol.it
© VSM - Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen - Stephan Niederegger
The msuic bands in South Tyrol wear many different costumes and are a highlight during traditional festivals.stol.it
© VSM - Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen - Stephan Niederegger
The msuic bands in South Tyrol wear many different costumes and are a highlight during traditional festivals.stol.it
© VSM - Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen - Stephan Niederegger
The msuic bands in South Tyrol wear many different costumes and are a highlight during traditional festivals.stol.it
© VSM - Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen - Stephan Niederegger
The msuic bands in South Tyrol wear many different costumes and are a highlight during traditional festivals.stol.it
© VSM - Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen - Stephan Niederegger
The msuic bands in South Tyrol wear many different costumes and are a highlight during traditional festivals.stol.it
© VSM - Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen