Military Band of the Central Military District
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| Military Band of the Central Military District | |
|---|---|
| Военный оркестр штаба Центрального военного округа | |
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| Active | 1960 – present |
| Country |  Soviet Union Russia |
| Branch |  Central Military District |
| Type | Military Band |
| Garrison/HQ | Yekaterinburg |
| Nickname(s) | "The Dancing Orchestra" |
| Commanders | |
| Director of Music | Major D. Anichkov |
Military Band of the Central Military District is a military band unit of the Russian Armed Forces, based in Yekaterinburg. It is part of the Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Russia as well as the Central Military District. It is one of the leading creative musical groups in the Urals, Volga Region and Western Siberia in terms of brass music.[1] Especially famous are its musical numbers, accompanied by synchronous dance movements, for which the military musicians have been commonly nicknamed the "dancing orchestra."
