A student orchestra active in Gothenburg, Sweden since 1962. Their first two decades were marked by an eclectic mix of classical music, jazz and marches, performed with great technical skill and in odd arrangements. In the late 1970's the band's lineup changed into a big band, and the musical style changed accordingly to be more focused on big band jazz with a large helping of pop, soul and disco. The late records are mostly original tunes, while the earlier ones are mostly elaborate arrangements of classical "hits". Since the nineties the band have billed themselves as a "show band".
Tongångarne is a member orchestra in the federation of Swedish student orchestras, Riks-SMASK.
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- Studentorkestern Tongångarna