Helsingin Varuskuntasoittokunta
The Guards Band (Finnish: Kaartin soittokunta; Swedish: Gardets musikkår) is the premier band of the Finnish Defence Forces. Established in Parola on April 1, 1819, it is the oldest of the six Finnish military bands as well as the oldest continuously operating professional musical organization in Finland.
The Guards Band is officially the Representative Band of the President of the Republic of Fin…