Republic of Djibouti (Military Band)

in Japanese

Program Outline
Period 1 December 2025 – 19 December 2025
Location Republic of Djibouti
Recipient 58 military band personnel of Djibouti Armed Forces
Delegation 1 official from the Indo-Pacific Regional Policy Division, 4 officials from Self-Defense forces Central Band, 1 official each from Eastern Army Band, 2nd Band, and 8th Band

From 1 to 19 December, MOD/SDF conducted the 1st Capacity-Building Project on Military Band to enhance the performance skills and fundamental music theory knowledge of band personnel of the Djibouti Armed Forces (DAF). Personnel from JGSDF Central Band, Eastern Army Band, 2nd Band, and 8th Band were dispatched to the DAF Band garrison at Camp Sheikh Osman. They provided training in solfège (including sight-singing, music reading, and ear training), instruction on performance techniques for various instruments, and ensemble guidance. These activities contributed to strengthening the band’s capabilities.

Through this project, Japan will continue to strengthen cooperation between the defense authorities of Japan and Djibouti.

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Clarinet training

Saxophone training

Trumpet training

Trombone training

Horn Training

Euphonium training(breathing technique)

Solfège

Percussion training

Closing Ceremony