sea division. They are all united within the lyre, which is a universal symbol of military musicians. The logo is topped with the National Coat of Arms which was launched on 3 December 1959 together with the National Flag and National Anthem at the installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Negara at the City Hall steps and adopted by government agencies nationwide. Below the logo is a banner inscribed with the Band's motto, "In Harmony". The logo was designed by MAJ Tonni Wei and SSG Goh Poh Wah. Structure of SAF Band The unit is made up the SAF Band HQ and two operational bands: the SAF Central Band and the SAF Ceremonial Band. SAF Band HQ The SAF Band HQ is led by Senior Director of Music, ME6 Philip Tng and Regimental Sergeant Major (SBM), ME3 Gilbert Lim. SAF Central Band The SAF Central Band was formed during the merger of the tri-service bands in 1994 to serve as the premier band of the Singapore Armed Forces. Staffed by professional military musicians, the SAF Central Band provides top-notch musical support to all major State and SAF functions, parades and ceremonies. As the premier band of the SAF, the SAF Central Band is often seen at the Istana, performing for Presidential events and Welcome Ceremonies for visiting foreign dignitaries. The SAF Central Band delivers performances in various capacities. Other than being a wind orchestra, the band also plays the role of a marching display band and a ceremonial band. The band often reconfigures itself into other smaller groups, including chamber and jazz ensembles. An integral part of the National Day Parade, the SAF Central Band also regularly performs at the Esplanade Concert Hall through its annual 'In Harmony' and ‘Chamber Repertory’ concert series. Thus far, the SAF Central Band has collaborated with many distinguished conductors, composers and soloists, including Allan McMurray, Douglas Bostock, Frank Ticheli, Evelyn Glennie, Jan Van der Roost, Toshio Akiyama, Yasuhide Ito, Eric Whitacre, Hardy Mertens , Philip Sparke, James Barnes, Steven Mead and Tsung Yeh. As musical ambassadors of Singapore and the SAF, the SAF Central Band have been invited to perform in numerous countries, including Brunei, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, Scotland, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States of America, with its varied performances well received by audiences and organisers worldwide. On the domestic front,