Central Military Band of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova

The Central Military Band of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova, officially known as the Band of the Department of Carabinier Troops of the Ministry of Interior (Moldovan: Orchestra Departamentului de Carabinieri a Ministerului de Interne) is the main military orchestra of the Department Carabinier Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova. The current band director is Lieutenant Oleg Casacu.

History and activities
It was founded on April 1, 1994, at the initiative of Colonel Nicolae Usaciov. It was created under the name of “Military Band of the Carabinier Troops”. On February 21, 2002, the band renamed to the Central Military Band of the Department of the Carabinier Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova. The band participates actively in cultural and artistic activities, military oath ceremonies organized by the Trupele de Carabinieri and demonstrations organized by the Government. It participates in festivals and contests in different countries such as Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, and Russia. In June 2015, the band won 1st Prize for being the best marching band in a concert in Italy. On the 20th anniversary of Moldova's independence in 2011, the band played the National Anthem of Moldova, Limba noastră on Moldovan TV station Publika TV.

The following is a list of the band's music directors:


 * Colonel Nicolae Usaciov (1994-2003)
 * Captain Anatole Grischa (2003-2004)
 * Colonel Ghenadie Tutunaru (2004-2010)
 * Lieutenant Oleg Casacu (2010–Present)