Founded in 1863, the official music corps of the City of Geneva, the society is composed of 80 musicians and drummers, all amateurs, representing all age categories and social conditions.
The Municipal Band of the City of Geneva is a band that can perform both in parades and in concerts. It has a very eclectic musical repertoire, ranging from classical to jazz, including marches (for parades and concerts), film music and current compositions for band.
The band is dressed in the colours of the City of Geneva or in black costume during concerts.
The Municipal Band of the City of Geneva regularly travels in Switzerland and Europe. It has had many successes, notably in France, Great Britain, Spain and Italy, and has also had the opportunity to distinguish itself in the USA.
As a prestigious band, it is called upon to represent the City of Geneva at official events, but sometimes also Switzerland at major national or international events.