Austrian "Zapfenstreich" (lights out march)

Sternmarsch parade with the village bands, the Bundesmusikkapelle Alpbach, Reith im Alpbachtal, the Marktmusikkapelle Brixlegg and the Schützenkompanie (mountain infantry company) Brixlegg to the Herrnhausplatz; followed by a drink at the voluntary fire brigade building in Brixlegg

Austrian "Zapfenstreich" (lights out march - last post)

The Great Austrian Zapfenstreich is a ceremonial piece of music composed in 1965 by Siegfried Somma. It is based on old Austrian drum calls and traditional marches and was composed on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of Tyrol's affiliation with Austria.

Today, this piece of music is performed by music bands or the Austrian Armed Forces military band on solemn civilian or military occasions such as major anniversaries or decommissioning and swearing in ceremonies.

A fixed component of the Great Austrian Zapfenstreich is the Austrian Federal Anthem and the traditional march O du mein Österreich (O Thou My Austria); the respective national anthem and another traditional march - usually the Radetzky March or a traditional march from the respective region is chosen - can be also be added.