Musical Band of the “Sassari” Brigade
The Band of the “Sassari” Brigade was reconstituted in Cagliari, at the “Monfenera” Barracks, headquarters of the 151st Infantry Regiment, in November 1988.
Heir to the ceremonial music of the historical regiments of the “Sassari” Brigade, the musical ensemble is made up of 30 members, including a squad of imperial drummers. Always present at the parade in the Imperial Forums for the celebrations of the anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic, the musical ensemble performs extensively in the main locations on the island and the mainland, participating in all institutional ceremonies of the Armed Forces and Police in Sardinia.
During the international missions where the “Sassari” Brigade has operated, the Band has performed in various operational theaters: from Bosnia to Albania, from Kosovo to Lebanon. In 1999, it participated in the 3rd edition of the “Military Music Morges” in Switzerland, winning the special prize from the honorary committee. Also in 1999 and again in 2001, it attended the 2nd and 4th “Friuli International Tattoo” military music festivals. In September 2009, it took part in the international military band festival in Tripoli, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Grand Fatah.
Among the various recognitions the Band has received, the most important include the “Maria Carta” award in 2004 and, most recently, the prestigious “Zenias” award for Sardinian identity in the world in July 2018. In 2001, it released its first CD, “Dimonios,” which was updated in 2008 with new graphics and enriched content. In collaboration with “Tronos,” the CD was released alongside the newspaper “La Nuova Sardegna,” achieving great success, with the proceeds from its ten-day sale donated to charity for AVIS Sardinia.
In December 2019, the third CD was recorded, featuring, among others, a duet with Sardinian singer Maria Giovanna Cherchi.
In the summer of 2018, the Band participated in the film production *Catch-22*, directed and starred by George Clooney. The musical band is associated with the Brigade’s anthem “Dimonios,” one of the most well-known and appreciated military anthems, and is conducted by Sergeant Major Andrea Cardia.
