Heeresmusikkorps : The German Army Band from Ulm, Germany by Weezilou

Heeresmusikkorps : The German Army Band from Ulm, Germany

This morning I arose thinking I could get things done around the house today when two friends called before 10 to tell me the German band was performing in front of St John's church at noon. I never miss that as it a wonderful performance from the Tattoo in Halifax. Every year an anonymous doner pays for them to come to Lunenburg, a town with deep German roots. This year, attending with them was the German Bicycle Team. (more about them in an additional photo today).

All but two of my photos were of the musicians and the details of their instruments. But it was this church I wanted to include, the 2nd oldest in Canada. It rose from the ashes when it was burned in Oct 2001. Money came from donations across Canada to rebuild it in its original style, and my photos from before and after are virtually identical. It's now more revered than ever, and an iconic Lunenburg landmark.
I bet they sounded great, and better yet, I love that beautiful church in the background. They have it maintained beautifully
July 7th, 2015  
We have been to Ulm! Love the juxtaposition of band and church.
July 7th, 2015  
What a setting for a concert! Clearly you are enjoying being back.
July 7th, 2015  
Awesome shot
July 7th, 2015  
Wonderful shot!
July 7th, 2015  
You can't be a German band without liederhosen!
July 7th, 2015  
There's something special about small towns with their activities that engage the whole community!
July 7th, 2015  
Roy
What a lovely church.
July 7th, 2015  
such great history... beautiful church.
July 7th, 2015  
This is so wild!! I guess now that you mentioned it, it makes sense that a town by the name of Lunenberg would have German roots, but it is so wild to see a German band and bicycle performers traveling all the way out there! Loving your pictures.....but, I have not seen Fred yet!!
July 7th, 2015  
Love this shot. The church is impressive with the white brickwork and the touches of black. The band sounded good,I hope. It's nice to have these worldwide connections
July 7th, 2015  
I think I remember this church. Their are so many lovely churches in Nova Scotia.
July 7th, 2015  
i would have been there, focused on the tubas.
July 7th, 2015  
I love the church :)
July 7th, 2015  
I love the church too! Where is this?
July 7th, 2015  
@cmewander We leave Orange Cty and come to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia for abut 5-6 months each year. It's a VERY picturesque town and I enjoy posting photos from here. Stay tuned! and Thanks for coming by!
July 7th, 2015  
Great looking group posed in front a great looking church, I think I can hear all that brass...
July 7th, 2015  
Fabulous looking church!
July 7th, 2015  
A great shot of the church and the band.
July 8th, 2015  
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