Deutchland

Established in 1980, this is one of Corfu's largest and most important cultural bodies, teaching music and having the goal of maintaining, improving and handing on the cultural heritage of Corfu both on the island itself and also beyond its shores. It supports schools of theory, the rudiments of music and melody, higher theory, wood and brass wind instruments, percussion, computer music, and modern optical acoustic technology. Approximately 200 students a year are taught free of charge by 25 teachers.

The main body of the Association, the orchestra, consists of 150 musicians, while the following sections also exist: the small band, an orchestra of light and variety music, a show band and a 16-member brass ensemble. Each section has a different uniform, always, however, in the colours of the Association: red and black. The Orchestra gives at least 6 or 7 concerts a year, with classical music, excerpts from opera and operettas, in winter at the bandstand at the Upper Esplanade. It participates in religious festivals and community events throughout Greece, and has taken part with distinction in many international festivals.

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