The band is an ensemble of over 20 musicians from varied ethnic and musical backgrounds. The musicians come from all over the Southern California area with various musical experiences, from high school students to professional musicians.
The band maintains an extensive library of authentic German, Austrian, Swiss, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Hungarian, Roumanian, and Danubeswabian music, as well as music from other countries and areas. It supports music education and appreciation by giving the participating musicians the opportunity to study this music and perform the music as an ensemble. The band supports public education by performing for the public at events sponsored by civic and cultural organizations.
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The
German-
American
Brass Band
of
Southern
California
Die
Deutsch-
Amerikanische
Blaskapelle
von
Süd
Kalifornien
Band Directors:
Hans Schmelzer, Kapellmeister Emeritus
Ernie Star, Kapellmeister
For information about the band, including information about having the band perform for your event or joining as a musician, contact Ernie Star, Kapellmeister, at erniestar@alemanniamusic.org.
You can also view additional information about the German-American Brass Band and the Alemannia Music Foundation in our Scrapbook of newspaper articles and pictures.