Most people probably associate the name Schrammel with the so-called Schrammel Quartet, whose sound is perceived worldwide as quintessentially Viennese. However, only true brass band enthusiasts know that among Johann Schrammel's (1850-1893) compositions still performed today is a world-famous march. Johann Schrammel, who gave his first performance at the age of eleven, later studied under Josef Hellmesberger at the Vienna Conservatory. His connections to military music naturally arose from his service as a musician with the Viennese House Regiment Hoch- und Deutschmeister No. 4. In 1878, at the initiative of his brother Josef, a trio was formed, which over time evolved into the renowned Schrammel Quartet. The Schrammel brothers celebrated their 25th anniversary as musicians at a festive event in August 1886. The Philipp Fahrbach band and the Hoch- und Deutschmeister band, conducted by Carl Michael Ziehrer, also participated in this event. It was the perfect occasion to premiere Johann Schrammel's quintessentially Viennese march, "Wien bleibt Wien" (Vienna Remains Vienna), which has since been rightfully regarded as a jewel among Austrian marches.