Lithuanian Armed Forces Headquarters Band
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The Lithuanian Armed Forces Headquarters Band (Lithuanian: Lietuvos kariuomenės orkestras), also known as the LKO HQ Band is a Lithuanian musical unit stationed in Vilnius, being attached to the Grand Duke Gediminas Staff Battalion and one of 5 that are based in the country.[3] It is the largest professional military band in Lithuania as well as in the military bands in the other Baltic States, being larger than the Kaitseväe Orkester and the Central Military Band of the Latvian National Armed Forces. The band is currently led by Egidijus Ališauskas,[4] with assistance from the deputy commander, Lieutenant Dainius Pavilionis.[5]
Lithuanian Armed Forces Headquarters Band Lietuvos kariuomenės orkestras | |
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Active | 4 September 1991; 32 years ago (1991-09-04) |
Country | Lithuania |
Allegiance | Lithuania |
Branch | Lithuanian Armed Forces |
Type | Military Band[1] |
Size | 60 |
Part of | Grand Duke Gediminas Staff Battalion |
Garrison/HQ | Vilnius |
Nickname(s) | LKO Orchestra |
Anniversaries | September 4 |
Commanders | |
Senior Director of Music/Commander | Captain Egidijus Ališauskas |
Bandmaster | Lieutenant Dainius Pavilionis |
Notable commanders | Major-General Justinas Jonušas[2] |