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Published on 26 May 2025

Switzerland blowing its own trumpet

Swiss brass bands are known and enjoyed around the world. The brass band, a quintessentially British form of music, was first brought to Switzerland in 1957 by Appenzeller musician Ernst Graf. These days, Swiss brass bands are winning awards in some of the biggest international contests.

Close-up of a clarinet’s body and silver keys resting atop scattered sheet music.