Purpose and spirit
The development of the Chiayi Band originated in the beginning of this century
during the Japanese occupation period. Under the military music trend of militarism,
the first student band department of Chiayi High School was established and
that was the former body of Band Society. Thereafter this was suspended due
to the chaos caused by war. Till the 1950s, the society was reestablished in
the form of north pacific military band but this was only played just simply
to inspire the soldiers' morale.
In the 1970s, the military music band of Chiayi High School and Lantan High School
were the first to bring in band songs recomposed from classical music and won
good results in the national music contest. Within ten years, military music
bands of various schools reestablished themselves in droves as bands in performance
form. Furthermore, Chiayi County even enhanced the standard of various school
grades in this county to a peak through hosting of Spring and Autumn Cultural
Art Season Activity. Moreover, a large scale band performance was hosted at the
end of the year ninety years ago and that laid the foundation for the development
of Chiayi City Band in the future.
Following the establishment of the Chiayi City Cultural Center, the 「 Chiayi
City Youth United Band 」 was formed with the trend and transformed into Chiayi
City Band successfully. Till now fifteen yearly music festivals had been hosted
and the stately performances every year were all so exciting. For the activity
of this year, not only it would be conducted across the year, programs are refined
and well-knit and will be bustling. Military music bands from forty three schools
and cheer squads will parade to announce the opening. Thereafter military band
formation change and separate exquisite performance will be carried out inside
the sport stadium with various indoor music concert performances and all this
will make audiences to open their eyes widely.
In addition, the most special 「 Band Marathon 」 will be conducted in the Cultural
Plaza Stage on every Saturday and Sunday. Everyday about ten to twelve bands
will perform continuously for over ten hours and all together close to ninety
groups will join this grand occasion to accompany all music fans who love military
music to pass a rich and unforgettable new year.
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