The Armed Forces of Malta Band (Maltese: Banda tal-Forzi Armati ta' Malta) is a Maltese platoon-sized musical group representing the units of the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM). The AFM Band is a regular participant in official events and ceremonies, mostly performing on major holidays such as Republic Day in December. The band's area of responsibility includes Malta and Gozo. The personnel of the AFM Band make up the only specialised marching band on the island. The band currently has 43 musicians in its ranks, who, besides their duties as bandsmen, also perform their military duties as medics and security officers.
Band members must be musically proficient in one the following instruments:[1][2][3]
Flutes
Oboe
Bass Clarinets
Cornet / Trumpet
Horns
Trombone
Baritone
Guitar
String Bass
Keyboard
The band reports directly to the AFM's 4th Regiment.
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