IDF Orchestra

The IDF Orchestra (Hebrew: תזמורת צה'ל; Tizmoret Tzahal) is the main musical ensemble of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It comprises musicians and singers in compulsory service who have successfully passed the professional exams before enlistment into the IDF. The greater part of the band appears at military ceremonies, official visits and honor guards, and the orchestra also performs at various non-official community events.

History
The IDF Orchestra was established in 1948 as a part of the newly formed Israel Defense Forces. It consisted of several small orchestras operated until then: the Alexandria Division band, orchestra Brigade, Artillery Corps Band and Givati Orchestra Brigade. The Orchestra's first conductor was Izhak Muse, a new immigrant from the Soviet Union who played wind instruments. Muse was a graduate of a prestigious military orchestra conductor in Leningrad and immigrated to Israel in January 1949 On May 4, 1949, the band participated in the second annual IDF parade celebrating Independence Day, but the crowd that filled the streets blocked the parade route and forced the parade to stop. The event was later nicknamed " The parade that did not march "and led to the creation of the first Israeli commission of inquiry. Isaac Muse at the top of the IDF Orchestra March of that step " After several months, Shalom Ronli-Riklis, former conductor of the orchestra Brigade, took over as conductor of the Orchestra. Ronli-Riklis greatly expanded the orchestra’s repertoire (modern to classical music and light music), during his tenure as conductor. a position he held until 1960. From 1953 to 1955, renowned Israeli composer Noam Sheriff served as Ronli-Riklis’ assistant. In 1960 Ronli-Riklis retired. Izhak Graziani, a long-time trumpet player in the orchestra, became conductor in 1962. About three months before he died, in 2003, Graziani retired. He was replaced by Lt. Col. Michael Ya'aran, who conducted the orchestra then until his own retirement in 2013. On July 29, 2013, Major Noam Inbar became the conductor.

Band properties
Different from most of the world's military bands, orchestra musicians serve in the IDF soldiers in their duty, and soldiers in the regular army.

Single male and female soldiers serving with musical experience. The only base is located in Ramat Aviv in Tel Aviv. In addition to the orchestra, choir also exist IDF Military Rabbinate, and other military bands. The difference between the IDF orchestra musical by other agencies, is that these bodies are designed to keep up morale entertainment only, while the orchestra is also a ceremonial unit. Contrary to the fact that the military bands belong to the Education Corps, the IDF orchestra belongs to the industry and discipline personnel department, which is responsible for military ceremonies and state of Israel.

Among the many functions of the orchestra, performing main activity is expressed Graduation courses (basic-training across the country), official visits of heads of state and military personal and official ceremonies (such as torch-lighting ceremony held each year on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem).

Sergeant David's Harp Orchestra which is located between two olive branches. During the routine, the band does not appear, dressed in ordinary uniform orchestra (olive green) with a pin to wear on the player who left pocket gulls. Every ceremony include red belt, red string (worn over the right shoulder), ceremonial cap stamped symbol shows the band on a red background, as well as wearing the pin orchestra great player. IDF Orchestra is the only army that has two pins identical in design and vary in size.

Official state ceremonies, the musicians wear them every set and tie the red belt, wearing the string and pin and wear the hat.

IPO activity
There is a distinction between the various activities of the orchestra, participating in many events.

Arrange
Parade, the band is, and in most cases walking along the square. Orders, non-governmental, military force orchestra is the first to enter the parade ground and immediately thereafter, other forces come into walking (cadets, students, excel etc.). Roll calls of this type, the characteristics most completions military courses, walks / A head band Ephedra / ephedra foremost in the / e is to direct the orchestra during the march, order the references, and addition to mark the beginning and ending music.

Orders, state, marching band but rarely act is at the feet of red carpet that gets the main personality with an honor guard composed of soldiers.

It is important to note that there are extremely large state orders that combine also walking (e.g. large receptions being held at the airport).

Automotive tools roll calls is: Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone (alto and tenor), French horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone horn, Sousaphone (Marching Tuba), Snare drum, Bass drum and Cymbals.

Performances
The orchestra also appears to the public as part of the Community, in order to strengthen the relationship between the army and civilians, and to raise the morale. These performances include a rich and varied repertoire, comprising classical music brass band, light music, Israeli songs and marches from "military repertoire" of the orchestra. In addition, the band used to perform with first-class artists of Israeli music. The orchestra has performed with Yoram Gaon, tree frog, Harel Skat, David Broza, Kobi Aflalo, Rami Kleinstein and many more.

Performances Festival Orchestra Rishon Sukkot – have become a tradition in recent years.