Volksmusikerbund NRW
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| country |  Germany
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| organization | Regional Music Association |
| president | Paul Schulte |
The Volksmusikerbund NRW ( VMB NRW ) is the state music association for wind orchestras, marching bands and fanfare trains in North Rhine-Westphalia .
structure
The regional association has its office in Havixbeck , North Rhine-Westphalia .
The 22 district associations are divided under him:
The Volksmusikerbund NRW maintains two selected orchestras: the State Brass Orchestra NRW and the State Musicians Corps NRW.
As member associations, there are numerous wind orchestras , marching bands , fanfares and other forms of ensemble, some of which can look back on a long tradition.
tasks
The Volksmusikerbund NRW has numerous tasks:
- One of the most important goals is to maintain, promote and continue the tradition, present and future of active musical life in the interests of its members.
- He organizes the Landesmusikfest NRW every 3 years.
- It organizes state-recognized music courses, training and seminars.
- As a regional association, it is also the public mouthpiece for its member associations.
Memberships
The Volksmusikerbund NRW is a member of the State Music Council of North Rhine-Westphalia and at the federal level a member of the Federal Association of German Music Associations (BDMV).
Awards
The Volksmusikerbund NRW awards the following awards for outstanding services:
- State plaque of honor
- State Medal of Honor
- National honor plate
In addition, badges of honor are awarded for active work as musicians and conductors.